--- title: Ryan Seacrest Just Got Another Job. Here Are All the Ways He Gets Paid description: Entertainment personality Ryan Seacrest has added co-host of "Live With Kelly" to his resume. A look at the many hats he's worn. authors: - name: Alicia Adamczyk url: https://money.com/author/alicia-adamczyk/ at_money_since: 2015 articles: 201 covers: - Career Advice - Banking - Business - Credit Cards - Economy and Politics - Education - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Lifestyle - Loans - Personal Finance - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology social: - https://x.com/aliciaadamczyk former_staff: true published: '2017-05-01T17:17:44.000Z' modified: '2024-05-16T12:22:29.000Z' section: Career Advice tags: - celebrities word_count: 510 canonical: https://money.com/ryan-seacrest-live-with-kelly-jobs/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![170501-ryan-seacrest-live-kelly-ripa](https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-live-kelly-ripa.jpg) *Kelly Ripa introduced Ryan Seacrest as her permanent co-host on "Live with Kelly and Ryan."* Ryan Seacrest [is joining](https://time.com/4761143/kelly-ripa-live-new-co-host/) Kelly Ripa as the permanent co-host of ABC's *Live With Kelly* morning show, finally replacing Michael Strahan, who left the show under dramatic circumstances last year. According to the [*Hollywood Reporter*](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ryan-seacrest-tapped-as-live-kelly-host-998784?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=THR%20Breaking%20News_2017-05-01%2006:08:00_ARahman&utm_term=hollywoodreporter_breakingnews), Seacrest has been negotiating for the job for months, and will also be an executive producer on the long-running morning show. While the details of his new contract were not released, the [*New York Times*](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/01/business/media/ryan-seacrest-kelly-ripa-abc-live-host.html) notes "it is easily worth millions of dollars annually." The TV personality reportedly pulled in over $15 million per year by the time *American Idol* ended in 2016, and made a total $55 million last year, [per *Forbes*](https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2017/05/01/ryan-seacrest-to-join-kelly-ripa-as-co-host-of-live/#1a35569a3af5)' calculations. This latest gig is just another impressive notch on his ever-expanding resumé. Below, a look at what else this professional multitasker has on his plate. ### The Radio Personality and Top 40 Expert ![170501-ryan-seacrest-radio](https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-radio.jpg) *On Air with Ryan Seacrest broadcasts live with host Ellen K (R) from the Macy's Herald Square Broadway windows during the Ryan Seacrest Distinction Launch at Macy's Herald Square on September 8, 2014 in New York City.* Seacrest hosts the nationally-syndicated radio shows *On Air with Ryan Seacrest* and *American Top 40.* According to the *[Hollywood Reporter](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ryan-seacrest-inks-new-mega-808225)*, his contract with radio conglomerate iHeartMedia is worth at least $25 million, and he will continue his broadcast duties in New York. ### The TV Host and New Year's Maestro ![170501-ryan-seacrest-productions-american-idol-television](https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-productions-american-idol-television.jpg) *Host Ryan Seacrest speaks in the audience during FOX's "American Idol" Finale For The Farewell Season at Dolby Theatre on April 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California.* Seacrest rose to prominence as the host of *American Idol*, which ended last year. But he was able to add several other hosting gigs to his resumé during the show's 15 seasons, including E! Entertainment's [*Live from the Red Carpet*](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ryan-seacrest-inks-deal-more-e-red-carpet-specials-994784?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral), which broadcasts from the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes, and *Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest*. He's also executive producer of both programs. ### The Producer ![170501-ryan-seacrest-productions-kardashians](https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-productions-kardashians.jpg) *Ryan Seacrest, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner pose for a photo at the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" viewing party at Chapter 8 Restaurant on October 16, 2007 in Agoura Hills, California.* Via Ryan Seacrest Productions, Seacrest produces unscripted series on E!, including *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* and its various spin-offs, Bravo's *Shah's of Sunset*, and the scripted NBC series *Shades of* Blue, which stars Jennifer Lopez. RSP's new Ludacris-hosted Youtube competition show, called *Best.Cover.Ever*, will [launch later this year](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ryan-seacrest-produced-competition-series-bestcoverever-greenlit-at-youtube-997438). ### The Fashion Mogul ![170501-ryan-seacrest-fashion](https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-fashion.jpg) *Ryan Seacrest attends the launch party for Ryan Seacrest Distinction Rio at Macy's Herald Square on June 6, 2016 in New York City.* Seacrest launched a clothing line, [Ryan Seacrest Distinction](http://ryanseacrestdistinction.com/), in [2014](https://www.wsj.com/articles/ryan-seacrest-to-launch-clothing-line-1392163021), which is currently sold at Macy's, and has a [forth-coming skincare line](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/01/business/media/ryan-seacrest-kelly-ripa-abc-live-host.html), according to the *Times.* The clothing line, which originally included suits, ties, and some home furnishings, [is expanding](http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-wwd-ryan-seacrest-distinction-lifewear-category-fall-20170320-story.html) to sportswear in September. The [*L.A. Times* reports](http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-wwd-ryan-seacrest-distinction-lifewear-category-fall-20170320-story.html) that Seacrest's line has been "the strongest men’s dress clothing brand launch for the store in more than a decade." ### **The Brand Ambassador** ![170501-ryan-seacrest-brand-ambassador-ford](https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-brand-ambassador-ford.jpg) *TV host Ryan Seacrest unveils Ford's all-new EcoSport for North America at what Ford says is the first-ever Snapchat vehicle reveal during a three-day event called "Go Small, Live Big" in Los Angeles' Hollywood district Monday, Nov. 14, 2016.* Seacrest has worked with Ford for over 15 years, [according to *Variety*](http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/ryan-seacrest-ford-renew-marketing-partnership-1201676432/), stemming from Ford's partnership with *American Idol*. Seacrest reportedly helps the brand reach a younger audience and works on strategic initiatives. In the past he's also had endorsement deals with [Coca-Cola](https://twitter.com/cocacola/status/616324498053206016?lang=en). ### **The Non-profit Chairman** ![170501-ryan-seacrest-foundation](https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-foundation.jpg) *(L-R) Meredith Seacrest, Connie Seacrest, Ryan Seacrest, singer Austin Malone, Michael L. Rose, President of Carolinas HealthCare Foundation, patients Darien Gray and Carmen Diaz, and NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. attend the Seacrest Studios ribbon cutting at Levine's Children's Hospital on July 29, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.* He is also the founder and chairman of the [Ryan Seacrest Foundation](http://ryanseacrestfoundation.org/), a non-profit which builds media centers in pediatric hospitals. ### **The Tech Investor** Seacrest isn't just focused on traditional media like radio and TV. He has investments in Civic Entertainment Group, Pinterest, FlightCar, and DigiTour Media, according to [THR](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ryan-seacrest-inks-new-mega-808225). [Crunchbase lists](https://www.crunchbase.com/funding-round/a8a25ed7934d845f675d7793e7960163) Seacrest with investments in Headspace, [a meditation app,](https://www.headspace.com/) [ATTN:](http://www.attn.com/), an "issue-driven" media company, and Stamped, [an app](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stamped#/entity) that was later acquired by Yahoo. *This post has been updated to clarify Seacrest's investments.* ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://money.com/ryan-seacrest-live-with-kelly-jobs/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://money.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Career Advice", "item": "https://money.com/career-advice/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Jobs", "item": "https://money.com/jobs/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Ryan Seacrest Just Got Another Job. Here Are All the Ways He Gets Paid" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://money.com/#website", "url": "https://money.com", "name": "Money", "publisher": { "@id": "https://money.com/#organization" } }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://money.com/ryan-seacrest-live-with-kelly-jobs/#webpage", "url": "https://money.com/ryan-seacrest-live-with-kelly-jobs/", "name": "Ryan Seacrest Just Got Another Job. Here Are All the Ways He Gets Paid", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://money.com/#website" }, "datePublished": "2017-05-01T17:17:44.000Z", "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://money.com/ryan-seacrest-live-with-kelly-jobs/" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://money.com/ryan-seacrest-live-with-kelly-jobs/#breadcrumb" }, "dateModified": "2024-05-16T12:22:29.000Z" }, { "@type": "Article", "headline": "Ryan Seacrest Just Got Another Job. Here Are All the Ways He Gets Paid", "articleSection": "Career Advice", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-live-kelly-ripa.jpg", "width": 2100, "height": 1400, "caption": "170501-ryan-seacrest-live-kelly-ripa" }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-radio.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 375 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-productions-american-idol-television.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-productions-kardashians.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 395 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-fashion.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-brand-ambassador-ford.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 356 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2017/05/170501-ryan-seacrest-foundation.jpg", "width": 800, "height": 373 } ], "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Alicia Adamczyk", "url": "https://money.com/author/alicia-adamczyk/", "@id": "https://money.com/author/alicia-adamczyk/#author", "image": "https://img.money.com/2016/01/alicia-headshot-2.jpg?quality=85&w=640&h=640&crop=1", "email": "alicia.adamczyk@moneymail.com", "sameAs": [ "https://x.com/aliciaadamczyk" ] } ], "publisher": "https://money.com/#organization", "datePublished": "2017-05-01T17:17:44.000Z", "description": "Entertainment personality Ryan Seacrest has added co-host of \"Live With Kelly\" to his resume. A look at the many hats he's worn.", "abstract": "Entertainment personality Ryan Seacrest has added co-host of \"Live With Kelly\" to his resume. A look at the many hats he's worn.", "@id": "https://money.com/ryan-seacrest-live-with-kelly-jobs/", "inLanguage": "en-US", "dateModified": "2024-05-16T12:22:29.000Z", "wordCount": 510, "keywords": [ "celebrities" ], "about": [ { "@type": "Thing", "name": "Career counseling", "sameAs": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career_counseling" ] }, { "@type": "Thing", "name": "Jobs", "sameAs": [ "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jobs" ] } ] } ] } ```