Audiobook Post-Production Supervisor

Hachette Book Group • New York, NY

7d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Audiobook Post-Production Supervisor 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. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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