Jr Associate Producer, Simon & Schuster Audio

Simone Development • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Simon & Schuster Audio is hiring multiple Junior Associate Producers to support S&S Maverick Audio across all aspects of audiobook production. The role assists with preparing for recording sessions, reviewing scripts, conducting research and pronunciation checks, and coordinating authors, actors, and freelance production staff. Junior Associate Producers support senior staff throughout pre-production and recording, as well as post-production. The role also involves casting, manuscript coordination, credits, schedule management, post-production file management, and deadline tracking. Candidates should have excellent writing and communication skills, a love of books and audio, and exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role based in New York City.

Requirements

• College degree.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with both Mac and PC computers, database programs, Excel, Acrobat, and file formatting.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and a careful and thorough reader.
• Ability to maintain exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Love of books and audio.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative experience in publishing and/or creative production.
• Technical familiarity with audio file formats.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of S&S audiobooks.
• Prepare for recording sessions.
• Review scripts and conduct research, including pronunciation checks.
• Coordinate authors, actors, and freelance production staff.
• Support senior staff during pre-production, recording, and post-production.
• Assist with casting and manuscript coordination.
• Coordinate credits and manage schedules.
• Manage post-production files and track deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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