Associate Producer, Doctor Radio

Sirius XM•New York, NY

About The Position

SiriusXM is a leading audio entertainment company in North America. The Associate Producer, Doctor Radio will work with producers and members of the programming team to create superior radio programs for Doctor Radio, a medical channel in partnership with NYU Medical Center. This role supports creative processes, content development, and production, utilizing both creative abilities and technical skills. The Associate Producer will edit materials and operate an audio board, and may be assigned to more than one program performing slightly different functions across programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant experience.
At least 2 years of experience at a radio station or audio production facility.
Excellent creative writing and communication skills for radio.
Strong interest in current events and pop culture, as related to assigned channels/programs.
Comfortable working with talent, artists and high-profile individuals.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
Spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles.
Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in: Microsoft Office, Zetta, Adobe Audition.
Mixing sound elements into a professional sounding product.
Operating an audio board.
Consistently applies established on-air standards and demonstrates sound judgment in identifying issues and escalating appropriately.
Comfortable partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., programming, studio operations/engineering, and NYU Medical Center partners) to deliver assigned show elements.
Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of content for shows by researching topics, drafting segment outlines, and proposing sound/clip concepts.
Develops novel and creative ways to present content and identifies opportunities to refresh recurring segments and improve pacing.
Attends creative meetings and contributes to the selection of program content, bringing forward data points, listener feedback, and prior show learnings.
Works with the programming team to identify and select celebrity, expert and lifestyle guests, coordinating guest logistics and ensuring pre-interview materials are captured and shared.
Obtains audio materials needed for production, ensuring usage/attribution requirements are captured and flagging potential rights or compliance concerns.
Assists with scheduling program elements prior to air, ensuring rotation and policies are followed, and owns assigned segments within the rundown.
Runs the audio board for live and taped programs and edits audio for on-air use, making real-time adjustments to maintain consistent levels and clean transitions.
Determines the appropriate mix of sound elements for assigned shows and ensures levels are mixed properly, balancing voice, clips, music beds, and live callers.
Dubs sound from various sources, validates source quality, and selects the best available version for broadcast.
Enters clip information, music and non-music elements into audio software, maintaining accurate metadata and naming conventions.
Loads and deletes clips, and rips and edits promos and spots, ensuring they meet timing requirements and are correctly placed.
Ensures on-air product is up to broadcast standards before it leaves the studios, performing final checks and escalating issues proactively.
Ensures sound equipment is functioning properly during shows, troubleshooting common issues and coordinating with engineering when needed.
Works with talent and Producers on following programming clocks, providing real-time timing cues and recommending adjustments.
Reviews work products with supervisor, incorporates feedback, and applies learnings to future edits and board work.
Monitors assigned channels for quality control and reports content errors and technical issues for correction, tracking issues to resolution.
Edits audio by inserting additional clips, sound bites, etc., delivering polished final files that meet format and loudness expectations.
Maintains a database of program content for archival use, curating and organizing content for reuse, compliance requests, and internal searchability.
May be required to fill in for producers on occasion, owning defined show elements end-to-end.
May lead the work of production assistants, board operators and interns, providing day-to-day task guidance on studio procedures and quality standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.