Audiobook Post-Production Supervisor

Hachette Book Group • New York, NY

14d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Hachette Audio Audiobook Post-Production Supervisor will coordinate the post-production process for 200+ Hachette Audio recordings a year, working closely with Hachette producers as well as outside vendors to create high-quality audiobook recordings on aggressive schedules, within budget constraints. They also provide support for the creation of audio marketing assets and podcast post-production. The post-production supervisor is the main point of contact for the entire post-production process – setting priorities, assigning work, translating the audiobook producer’s creative plan into action plans.

Requirements

• Experienced with spoken-word audio quality control, sound engineering, audiobook post-production; including fluency w/ DAW software (Pro Tools or similar)
• Experienced in Headliner and/or Canva
• Highly organized, highly detail oriented, creative, flexible, and able to prioritize.
• Capable of working in a deadline-driven and team-oriented environment.
• Confident and polite in their verbal and written communication skills.
• Can collaborate well with a diverse team of internal and external stakeholders.
• Not intimidated by technological advances and new systems. Can utilize technology where appropriate to improve workflow.
• Looking for continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
• Able to maintain grace under pressure in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely Hachette Audio producers and all outside vendors to ensure recording schedule, quality and budget requirements are met – conduct pronunciation research, vet studios and production partners, supervise recording quality control checks, upload and archive all recording assets (as well as share with HA partners as directed)
• Create and upload audiobook Chapter Level Metadata
• Analyze post-production specifications in order to propose most efficient and affordable production options; be able to articulate Hachette Audio specs to one-time partners with minimal audiobook experience
• Repair raw audio from studios and engineers in order to make it meet spec if the primary delivery is not satisfactory
• Assist Director of Production in repairing older recordings flagged for issue by Operations team or outside retailers
• Create audiograms
• Attend and participate in regular staff and production meetings.
• Work under minimal supervision, keeping audio Producer, Publisher and Associate Publisher informed of any post-production needs or delays.
• Maintain accurate post-production information in the departmental databases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life
• short-term and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• critical illness
• hospital indemnity
• long-term care
• health and dependent care FSA
• commuter benefit plan
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• travel assistance
• 401(k)
• discretionary bonus program
• PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
• group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees