The Hachette Audio Audiobook Post-Production & Project Coordinator will project manager 150-175 Hachette Audio recordings a year, working closely with Hachette Audio Producers and outside vendors to create high-quality audiobook recordings on aggressive schedules, within budget constraints.
This is a NYC based role. Effective in January 2025, HBG’s hybrid model will be 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with outside vendors to ensure recording schedule, quality and budget requirements are met –supervise recording quality control checks, upload and archive all recording assets (as well as share with HA partners as directed)
- 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
- Attend and participate in regular staff and production meetings.
- Work independently, keeping Director of Production informed of any production needs or recording delays.
- Maintain accurate title management information in the departmental databases.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position requires someone who is:
- Experienced with spoken-word audio quality control, sound engineering, audiobook post-production; including fluency w/ DAW software (Pro Tools or similar)
- Highly organized, highly detail oriented, creative, flexible, and able to prioritize.
- Capable of working in a deadline-driven and team-oriented environment.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, including comfort speaking publicly.
- 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.
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.
The compensation for this position is $53,200-$55,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: 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) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
