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Who We Are:SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM 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 SiriusXM's vision to life every day.

SiriusXMSiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM'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 SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers

How you'll make an impact:Our Comedy & Entertainment Podcast team is seeking an intern interested in learning about how you organize, record, produce and publish podcasts. You'll be part of the team of producers and engineers who take responsibility for the weekly podcast production, collaborating with the funniest hosts in the business to ensure their shows match both their own creative vision and company production standards.What you'll do:

• 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.

What you'll need:

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• Internships are open to current students enrolled at a university (those graduating by September 2027 are preferred) and recent graduates 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.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be $18/hr and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.