Jr Associate Producer, Simon & Schuster Audio

Simone Development • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring multiple Junior Associate Producers to support S&S Maverick Audio in all aspects of production. Excellent writing & communications skills are essential, as is a love of books & audio. The JR AP assists in the production of S&S audiobooks, including preparation for recording sessions, script review, research and pronunciations, and coordination of authors, actors, and freelance production staff. The JR AP will support senior staff throughout pre-production and recording, as well as during the post-production process. The JR AP will also be involved in casting, the coordination of manuscripts, credits, schedule management, post-production file management and deadline tracking. Candidates must be able to maintain exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• College degree necessary
• Proficient with computers, both Macs and PCs
• Proficient with database programs
• Proficient with Excel
• Proficient with Acrobat
• Proficient with file formatting
• Detail-oriented
• Highly organized
• Careful and thorough reader

Nice To Haves

• Administrative experience in publishing and/or creative production is preferred
• Technical familiarity with audio file formats is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assists in the production of S&S audiobooks
• Preparation for recording sessions
• Script review
• Research and pronunciations
• Coordination of authors, actors, and freelance production staff
• Support senior staff throughout pre-production and recording
• Support senior staff during the post-production process
• Involved in casting
• Coordination of manuscripts
• Coordination of credits
• Schedule management
• Post-production file management
• Deadline tracking

What This Job Offers

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