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Ryan Seacrest Just Got Another Job. Here Are All the Ways He Gets Paid

Kelly Ripa introduced Ryan Seacrest as her permanent co-host on "Live with Kelly and Ryan." - Pawel Kaminski—Disney-ABC Home Entertainment an
Kelly Ripa introduced Ryan Seacrest as her permanent co-host on "Live with Kelly and Ryan." Pawel Kaminski—Disney-ABC Home Entertainment an

Ryan Seacrest is joining 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, 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 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' 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

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. - Dimitrios Kambouris—Getty Images
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. Dimitrios Kambouris—Getty Images

Seacrest hosts the nationally-syndicated radio shows On Air with Ryan Seacrest and American Top 40. According to the Hollywood Reporter, 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

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. - Kevork Djansezian—Getty Images
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. Kevork Djansezian—Getty Images

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, 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

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. - Jeff Vespa—WireImage
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. Jeff Vespa—WireImage

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.

The Fashion Mogul

Ryan Seacrest attends the launch party for Ryan Seacrest Distinction Rio at Macy's Herald Square on June 6, 2016 in New York City. - Rob Kim—Getty Images for Macy's
Ryan Seacrest attends the launch party for Ryan Seacrest Distinction Rio at Macy's Herald Square on June 6, 2016 in New York City. Rob Kim—Getty Images for Macy's

Seacrest launched a clothing line, Ryan Seacrest Distinction, in 2014, which is currently sold at Macy's, and has a forth-coming skincare line, according to the Times. The clothing line, which originally included suits, ties, and some home furnishings, is expanding to sportswear in September. The L.A. Times reports 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

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. - Reed Saxon—AP
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. Reed Saxon—AP

Seacrest has worked with Ford for over 15 years, according to Variety, 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.

The Non-profit Chairman

(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. - Andrew H. Walker—Getty Images for Levine Children
(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. Andrew H. Walker—Getty Images for Levine Children

He is also the founder and chairman of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, 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. Crunchbase lists Seacrest with investments in Headspace, a meditation app, ATTN:, an "issue-driven" media company, and Stamped, an app that was later acquired by Yahoo.

This post has been updated to clarify Seacrest's investments.

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