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Associate Producer, Music Programming - Part-Time
Sirius XM
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Position Summary:
Researches and writes stories, greets and preps guests, compiles research for interviews, operates audio board and other studio equipment, screens phone calls, edits audio, keeps detailed records on segments, topics, guests and complete show broadcast. Pitches story ideas, segment ideas, recurring games and bits plus creatively participates in brainstorming and documenting fresh ideas for the show. Performs administrative work for organization of records including: writing summaries of shows, filing, and maintaining a database, keeping track of all interviews and logs and documenting guest contact information and release paperwork. Assists Producer and Executive producer as directed in various elements of show, including audio editing and records as well as working professionally with guests and their representatives to gather additional audio and information. Will also assist in the studio as needed and may be required to be on-air from time to time.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Checks all studio equipment for proper functioning prior to going on air, reporting technical problems and equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Runs the audio board for various live and taped programs and edits audio for on-air use
• Ensures that on-air product is up to broadcast standards, that all display materials are grammatically correct and accurate and all pre-taped audio is of high quality and accurate.
• Works with Producers and talent on following programming clocks to ensure that all content airs as planned
• Works with Producers, Talent and Directors to develop creative sound ideas to enhance program content
• Operates studio equipment, records, edits and ingests segments and interviews into broadcast equipment.
• Provides support to Talent and Producers to facilitate smooth and professional programming and continuity
• Screens all incoming calls under the direction of the Producers and selectively chooses callers to go on-air based on their sound quality, appropriateness to current topic, their ability to be concise and their ability to enhance program content
• Coaches callers to be concise and their best selves when on-air.
• Works with Producers to create / edit "Best of..." programs from archives of past shows for days the show is dark, weekend or special re-broadcasting needs.
• Keeps track of topical themes of the show and creatively repackages that audio into fresh segments or soundbites for future use.
• May provide hosts with news updates and breaking stories, on occasion.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 1 full year of experience at a radio station, television station, audio production facility or equivalent.
Requirements and General Skills:
• Professional interpersonal skills and positive interaction and work with staff at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to pay very close attention to details and be incredibly organized
• Ability to project a professional image over the phone and in person
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
• Writing, spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Audio editing skills is a plus
• General knowledge of audio equipment is a plus
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.