Sirius XM HBCU Podcast Producer

Description: SiriusXM is seeking a Comedy & Entertainment Podcast intern to assist with producing shows, editing audio, coordinating bookings, and creating promotional content. You'll work closely with producers and hosts to ensure shows meet creative and production standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in Producing a number of existing shows, under the guidance of more experienced producers

• Help production teams by researching sources for ongoing series, coordinating remote or in-studio booking requests, etc.

• Identify, edit, produce and curate interesting promotional and archival audio clips 

• Learn to edit audio in ProTools and edit social media designs in Photoshop, Headliner or Canva

• Participate in team meetings and creative collaboration.

• Take photos after recordings, archive and edit them for use

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• You must be 18 years of age or older.

• Internships are open to current students enrolled at a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) (those graduating by January 2027 are preferred) and recent graduates of HBCUs who graduated within the 12-month period prior to the start of the internship. 

• Current or previous enrollment in communications classes preferred.

• Prior internship or working experience in radio/podcast/TV/Film production industry preferred.

• Experience with digital media systems, a plus.

• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and G Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets) and Zoom conferencing software.

• Experience with ProTools or other audio editing software preferred, but not required.

• Familiarity with SiriusXM and Earwolf programming and a passion for podcasts – bonus points if you’re already making your own!

• Commitment to excellent storytelling and thoughtfulness about what makes a good audio story.

• Flexibility and a can-do attitude. Earwolf makes a wide range of podcasts. We need you to be up for anything and able to adapt to the needs of different shows.

• Resilience and a willingness to do the less glamorous tasks as well as the fun ones.

• Excellent communication and time management skills. Especially in a remote environment, it’s crucial that you’re able to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with your supervisor.

• Attention to detail and strict adherence to the highest podcast standards and ethics.

• Well-organized, energetic, independent and responsive to feedback and direction.

• Strong spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills.

• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Location: New York, New York

Application Due Date: Rolling

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