Production Assistant - Audio

Job Description

Production Assistant - Audio, LA & NYC

As the premier publisher in the audiobook industry, Penguin Random House Audio is dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business.

We are looking for a Production Assistant to support the fast-paced Audio Publishing program that is located on both the east coast and west coast. Reporting into the Director of Studio Production, the assistant supports the various audio producers and narrators, and the pre- and post-production managers and provides front line customer service to internal and external customers.

Audiobooks are extremely popular, and this audio division is the place to be. Where else will you be surrounded by world renown authors and narrators? Where else will you find endless doors of opportunity to open? Don't miss out on a chance to immerse yourself in a rapidly growing, fun, and fast-paced atmosphere that supports the voices that are shaping our future.

Responsibilities:
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to Voiceover artists on the audio talent casting website
• Assist with narrator agreement contracts and payments to complete transactions
• Develop weekly publicity reports taken from recording studio highlights generated by audio Producers
• Manage podcast content files recorded by authors during their audiobook narration
• Assist with tracking and acquiring manuscripts from multiple hardcover imprints for use in audiobook recordings

Requirements:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to work with authors, narrators, Producers, as well as Production Managers and Engineers
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team to provide support to the audio division
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at a time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to work efficiently and interface with audio staff

Salary for this position is $45,000. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.
Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.
Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/ .

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: California

City: Woodland Hills

Postal Code: 91367

Job ID: 156586

Date:

Jun 24, 2021

Location:

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv7ojw-216-73-217-10-42 in your application.