Sophie Starkman
Hoboken
Summary
Experience in music programming, programming operations, on-air broadcasting, voice-over production, and creative development. Skilled at managing department wide projects, developing innovative programming concepts, and collaborating across teams to bring new ideas to life. Experience includes supporting senior programming leadership, serving as an on-air personality, providing voice-over work for several channels, and leading high-profile initiatives, including an annual charitable campaign.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Voice Talent
SiriusXM
01.2025 - Current
- BPM channel voice: 11/2025-present
- Ed Sheeran channel voice: 09/2025
- Various "Places" xtra channel voice (Bachelorette Party, Frat Party, Karaoke Bar, Lift Line): 01/2025-present
- Various platform wide cross promotional "Big 7s" and company ads
On Air Personality
SiriusXM
11.2024 - Current
- The Pulse (fill-in host): 11/2024-present
- The 10s Spot (Scroll Back Saturday weekly show): 12/2025-present)
Assistant Music Programmer
SiriusXM
08.2022 - Current
- Programmer for several broadcast streaming and xtra channels: SiriusXM Love, SiriusXO, Frat Party, Karaoke Bar, Lift Line
- Conduct recurring audits to ensure accuracy and organization across SiriusXM music channels.
- Research artist performance and music trends to inform programming and airplay decisions.
- Monitor and compile social media support from subscribers, artists, and public figures.
- Provide cross-functional support for music programming initiatives and inquiries.
- Support the Head of Music Programming with strategic projects, meetings, and communications.
- Coordinate with record labels, artist managers, and talent representatives on programming initiatives.
- Oversee invoicing and contractual agreements for partners and vendors
Coordinator, Music Programming
SiriusXM
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed daily assignments across all music channels
- Edited artist and celebrity interview audio, as well as ingested music & incorporated segues, fades, and other production elements to optimize on-air output
- Loaded audio elements into music automation system & properly entered royalties related song information
- Ensured on-air hosts receive daily music logs and updated talent schedules generated from music scheduling software
- Monitored assigned specialty programming for content and technical quality control
- Served as a In Studio Producer, ensuring that live broadcasts air smoothly by maintaining proper audio levels, firing elements at proper times, troubleshooting technical issues
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music and Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Creative Development
- Organization
- Internal and Partner Relations
- Music Curation
- Copy Writing
- Audio Editing
- Music Data Analysis
- Time Management
Charity
SiriusXM Hungerthon: 2023-present
- Lead efforts in annual charity auction campaign in partnership with WhyHunger
- Coordinated with channel leads, artist teams and labels to compile over 50 charity items
- Raised over $300,000 each year
Timeline
Voice Talent
SiriusXM
01.2025 - Current
On Air Personality
SiriusXM
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Music Programmer
SiriusXM
08.2022 - Current
Coordinator, Music Programming
SiriusXM
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music and Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology