Senior Audiobook Producer

Job Description

Simon & Schuster Audio is seeking a Senior Producer who will focus on nontraditional original recordings, as well as produce & direct ad hoc for the department. In cooperation with the Executive Producer, the Senior Producer will oversee the production-side of original audios from the development stage through the master delivery. A passion for books, audio, and pop culture is essential, as well as a strong creative vision for audio production.

Responsibilities:
-constructing and researching budgets
-creating production timelines in conjunction with the editorial and production departments
-liaising with the audio division and S&S
-contributing creative input during development of script and project design
-identifying & supervising needed freelance and in-house staff
-spearheading meetings with creative and casting teams
-researching & overseeing casting in partnership with casting team
-producing/directing both original audio productions & traditional audiobooks

Role requirements:
-minimum 5-10 years of high-end, high profile audio production experience
-demonstrated experience launching and managing sophisticated, full audio-productions
-ease in directing and working with high-profile authors and actors
-strong leadership & collaborative skills
-excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
-detail oriented and highly organized
-comfort in working under pressure and on deadline, as well as juggling multiple productions
-broad awareness of creative and technical developments/trends in audio publishing & production

Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of ''America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022.''

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.

For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $75,000.00 - $87,000.00

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5ny20-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.