Senior Director, Original Content FR/IT/ES

Audible Studios France SAS - M70; Paris; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading audio storytelling company in Paris is seeking a Senior Director for Original Content to lead teams in creating innovative audio productions for the European market. The role demands strong creative leadership, fluency in French and English, and experience in content development for diverse audiences. This is an opportunity to shape the future of audio storytelling across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Experience in creative leadership roles within media, publishing, or broadcasting industries.
• People management experience with a track record of leading creative teams in content creation.
• Business process optimization experience using data-driven insights.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of creative producers to deliver innovative, high-quality original listening experiences.
• Identify creative opportunities in France, Italy, and Spain to reach new audiences.
• Build a world-class content creation unit by enhancing team expertise and performance.

Connaissances

Creative leadership

People management

Data-driven decision making

Business fluency in French

Business fluency in English

Story development for European audiences

Description du poste

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

The Senior Director, Original Content France, Italy, Spain (FRITES) will be responsible for the commercial success of a team of commissioners overseeing the selection, partner management, editorial development, and creation of Audible Original Productions for these specific audiences. This role will guide the work of internal and external creatives, such as authors, editors, and audio engineers, to create the best possible listening experience and ensure commercial success for the multi-lingual productions. The role ensures a best-in-class working relationship with Audible for our creators & talents in these territories.

This role reports to the Head of Regional Content, Europe, based in the UK.

As a Senior Director, Original Content, you will...

1. Lead a team of creative producers to deliver innovative, high-quality original listening experiences, from ideation to release, partnering with Business Affairs, PR, and Marketing teams to lead these projects to completion.
2. Identify creative opportunities in France, Italy, and Spain to reach new audiences and maximize revenue of our content investments, informed by local customer preferences and global/regional content strategies.
3. Lead and expand our external partner network within the FRITES creative communities (e.g., producers, writers, actors) to enhance our customers’ listening experiences across these languages, including establishing writing rooms for relevant content verticals.
4. Build a world-class content creation unit by elevating our spectrum & belonging goals and continuously improving team expertise, performance, and well-being.
5. Leverage analysis of key business drivers, trends, and performance indicators (content testing, customer segmentation, market research, competitive benchmarking) and your team’s local insights to enhance the cultural and commercial success of Audible Originals.
6. Participate in the strategic and tactical development of our Global Original Content efforts, collaborating with international & global Audible market teams to represent European Audible Original listeners & creators.

Additionally, the incumbent will serve as President of the Audible Studios France entity SAS.

ABOUT AUDIBLE

Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations with immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich lives. As a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit, we are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make. Our culture promotes creativity and inclusion, guided by our People Principles and mission to build more equitable communities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in creative leadership roles within media, publishing, or broadcasting industries
• People management experience with a track record of leading creative teams in content creation
• Business process optimization experience using data-driven insights
• Business fluency in French and English
• Story development experience for European audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Established network within the European creative community
• Experience leading large creative teams or projects
• Strategic communication skills across organizational levels
• Additional European language skills
• Experience in audio content development
• Proven success in content innovation across multiple markets

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