Audio Operations and Marketing Specialist (Nashville, TN Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • Nashville, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

HarperAudio is looking to hire an Audio Operations & Marketing Specialist. We're a nimble, dynamic team that oversees the production of all HarperCollins US and Harlequin US audiobooks. Spanning a wide range of genres, we work with best-selling authors and help launch new careers — and you'll be right in the middle of it. This newly created hybrid role will report to the Associate Publisher of Audio with a dotted line to the Senior Marketing Manager of Audio, primarily splitting your time between audio operations and audio marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Able to set priorities and problem-solve under pressure, with guidance from senior leadership
• Self-starter who handles ambiguity well
• Adept at evaluating existing processes and suggesting improvements
• Eager to learn and a strong team player who is comfortable collaborating with multiple teams.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with solid project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• A genuine enthusiasm for the audiobook format and its unique storytelling potential

Nice To Haves

• Prior publishing experience, including internships, a bonus but not required
• Conversational or fluent in Spanish, a plus
• Interest in reading & listening to books as well as consuming media, a plus

Responsibilities

• Research contracts and capture relevant audio rights information, then share findings with the appropriate stakeholders
• Assist the Associate Publisher in managing backlist audio production and title management
• Submit agreements, amendments, and performer agreement requests as needed
• Support the Associate Publisher with scheduling and meeting coordination
• Support the Associate Publisher in generating regular sales and production reports.
• Support the Senior Marketing Manager of Audio with day-to-day audiobook marketing efforts across frontlist and backlist titles.
• Coordinate select audiobook review submissions, including identifying appropriate opportunities, gathering required materials, and tracking outreach status.
• Partner with imprint marketing teams to share audiobook marketing updates, assets, and opportunities that support title, author, and audience outreach.
• Maintain organized records of audiobook marketing activity, performance updates, and platform needs to support more efficient planning and reporting.
• Provide flexible support on emerging audio marketing initiatives, campaign needs, and cross-functional projects as the role develops.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Variety of physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Caregiving benefits
• Emotional wellbeing benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Other benefits
• Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level