Associate Director, Original Content DE - 24 month contract

Audible; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading audio storytelling company is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Original Content for its German marketplace. In this role, you will lead the development and production of German Original audiobooks, audio dramas, and podcasts. Key responsibilities include managing partnerships in the publishing industry and overseeing editorial projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in entertainment or publishing, exceptional project management skills, and fluency in German and English. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of audio content in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in entertainment and/or publishing with a focus on editorial/storytelling.
• Experience managing multiple projects; outstanding project management skills.
• Experience commissioning content for a major publisher or media company.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development of German Original content opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with publishing and entertainment partners.
• Supervise editorial responsibilities for projects in development.

Kenntnisse

Editorial/storytelling skills

Project management skills

Business fluency in German and English

Knowledge of the German publishing and entertainment landscape

Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.

About this role

Audible is seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director of Original Content for our German marketplace. This role will be instrumental in developing and creating Audible Original audiobooks, audio dramas, and podcasts, with a strong focus on local German titles and content with global potential in multiple languages. You will manage a diverse slate of titles that you oversee editorially, working at the intersection of publishing and entertainment.

This position is open through a 24 months contract.

As an Associate Director, Original Content DE, you will…

• Lead the identification, development, and production of German Original content opportunities (Entertainment and Publishing), from ideation to release
• Build and maintain a roster of German publishing and entertainment partners (talent agencies, literary agents, media groups, publishing partners, rights-owners and production companies)
• Take on supervisory editorial responsibilities for projects already in development for release in 2026 and beyond, managing a roster of freelancers and partners
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Business Affairs, PR and Marketing to ensure all Originals are delivered and published within business-critical timelines, and to the highest standards
• Scout for high-potential emerging authors, content creators, and innovative formats in Germany
• Supervise creative localization efforts, working with global teams

About Audible

Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
• Experience in entertainment and/or publishing, with a strong focus on editorial/storytelling
• Experience managing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously; outstanding project management skills must be demonstrable
• Experience commissioning or acquiring content for a major publisher or media company
• Experience and knowledge of the German publishing and entertainment landscape
• Editorial skills, particularly in structural editing of manuscripts
• Experience in project management and organization
• Business fluency in German and English