Coordinator, Music Programming

Sirius XM•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

SiriusXM is a leading audio entertainment company in North America. This role supports the Music Programming team in creating superior radio programs, contributing to creative processes, content development, and production. The coordinator will utilize both creative and technical skills, edit materials, and operate an audio board. They may be assigned to multiple programs and perform varied functions across different channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
6-12 months of music programming related experience at a satellite, traditional commercial, and/or college radio station
Strong interest in learning all aspects of music programming and a desire to grow into a Program Director position
Strong interest in music and pop culture
Good public speaking and presentation skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
Creative writing ability.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and task-switch, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation and/or AI as a plus.

Responsibilities

Works with members of the Music Programming team to create superior radio programs as needed.
Supports creative processes, content development and production.
Exercises both creative abilities and technical skills.
Edits materials and operates an audio board.
May be assigned to more than one program and perform slightly different functions across channels.
Receives daily assignments from Manager, Music Programming Operations and Program Directors.
Gains an understanding of the music scheduling software and automation system.
Develops an understanding of and performs audio editing, fades and inserting correct digital markers that sound the most appealing based on music/content selection and channel genre.
Loads audio elements into music automation system & properly enters royalties related song information.
Pulls listeners requests and calls from electronic webmail.
Ensures on-air hosts receive daily music logs and updated talent schedules generated from music scheduling software.
Monitors assigned specialty programming for content and technical quality control; verifying accurate start time of program(s) and prepares programming for On Demand.
Serves as a In Studio Producer, ensuring that live broadcasts air smoothly by maintaining proper audio levels, firing elements at proper times, troubleshooting technical issues under pressure.
May assist Program Director with writing station imaging, promos and selecting specific music.
May write, obtain/record, schedule and archive Artist IDs and Interviews.
Assists with the coordination of music projects by compiling research data, and learns how to interpret data.
May participate in music meetings – may monitor format charts, trade journals and music sales figures to be as knowledgeable as possible about assigned format(s).
May act as liaison to music artists during celebrity visits and communicates with music labels, as directed by management.