Board Operator, Talk Programming

Overview

Who We Are:

Sirius

XM and its brands (Pandora, Sirius

XM Media, Ads Wizz, Simplecast, and Sirius

XM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing Sirius

XM's vision to life every day.

Sirius

XM:

Sirius

XM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Sirius

XM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of Sirius

XM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. Sirius

XM's subsidiaries Simplecast and Ads Wizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales organization, which operates as Sirius

XM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. Sirius

XM, through Sirius

XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, Sirius

XM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

Work both in the studio and behind the scenes on a variety of programs and initiatives across the Sirius

XM platform. Responsible for the operation and quality of studio equipment during live and pre-recorded programs. Learn basic troubleshooting elements of studio equipment and setups. Assist on-demand/metadata team with their needs. Incumbents of this position may be assigned to more than one program and perform slightly different functions across programs.

• Check studio equipment for proper functionality, reporting technical problems and equipment malfunctions to broadcast ops, keeping detailed notes and escalations.
• Run the audio console for various live and taped programs.
• Edit audio for on-air use.
• Keep detailed books on all onsite programming.
• Ensure that on-air product is up to broadcast standards before it goes to air.
• Work with programmers and talent on following onsite SOP operationally.
• Work with producers, talent, and directors to enhance program content.
• Ensure audio QC is up to broadcast standards.
• Screen incoming calls and selectively choose callers to go on-air as needed.
• Assist with some pre- and post-show production, including editing and swiping shows for On Demand, as well as other physical operational functions as needed.
• Assist in training initiatives for staff that may include in-studio and remote presentations.
• Work on special projects designed to improve the listener or onsite experience.
• Learn troubleshooting techniques of console, Adobe suite, VSM panel, DJ equipment, codecs, Zetta operating system and other in-house technical elements.
• Provide all-around support during high-profile events and high-volume performance days.
• Work with On-Demand/Metadata team to assist with Broadview, program type ingestion, user account upkeep, archival maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience running an audio board.
• At least 2 years of experience in a professional broadcast environment (Radio/TV/Digital),…