Audiobook Casting and Studio Executive

Bolinda Publishing; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Room for advancement and growth

Job summary

Bolinda Publishing, located in Reading, is seeking an Audiobook Casting and Studio Executive to join their Audio Production Team. In this role, you will manage casting, scheduling, and coordination of audiobook recordings while liaising with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong background in production management, and a passion for books and publishing. Bolinda offers an attractive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in production management and high production workload.
• Exceptional organizational and administration skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Cast narrators and authors for audiobook recordings.
• Liaise with publishers, agents, and coordinate hiring of narrators.
• Ensure quality control and produce high-quality digital products.

Skills

Production management

Organisational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Bolinda has revolutionised the way people access and consume books. As the world’s no.1 audiobook publisher and a leader in digital media, we combine a global reputation for excellence built over 25 years in audiobook publishing with the energy of our 5-year-old digital start-up.

Through our digital download solution, BorrowBox – your library in one app – Bolinda is the leading digital library provider in the world. BorrowBox, which enables members of public libraries, schools and universities to download and borrow eContent, is the fastest growing digital library platform in Australia, UK, Germany. Bolinda has offices in Melbourne, Australia the London, UK and Darmstadt, Germany doing business globally to provide great opportunities for exceptional people.

About The Role

A unique opportunity exists to join global leading audiobook publisher as Audiobook Casting and Studio Executive in a challenging and rewarding position.

You will be based at our Reading Offices – London, and work within the Audio Production Team.

You will cast, hire, schedule, administer and coordinate all of our audiobook recordings in conjunction with our publishing team. Our ideal applicant has an extensive production background, is super organised, prides themselves on running a super tight ship. Co-ordinating up to 20 castings at any one time, a relatively heavy workload, managing schedules, tight deadlines and juggling talent is second nature and something that you are renowned and valued for. You are a great negotiator but also love to ensure stakeholders enjoy their experience.

The role will include:

• Casting narrators and or authors to read books out aloud
• Liaising with publishers, agents, authors and coordinating the hiring of narrators and studios to complete audio recordings by deadline and within budget
• Scheduling of narrators and or authors in our Kings Cross studios and at various global external studios based on talent location
• Publishing partner management
• Quality control to produce high quality product for digital and physical supply to markets
• File management, coordination of manuscripts and data entry and general administrative tasks in relation to the making of the audiobook recording
• Actively search for new narrators through contacting agents and casting calls
• Co-ordination and administration as required of production contracts and documentation
• Ensuring the needs of producers, authors and narrators are met while recording at Bolinda e.g. arranging transport, accommodation, lunches as required

About You

The successful applicant will confidently demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated experience in production management and high production workload
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Exceptional administration skills
• Advanced Excel skills – highly familiar with Excel and using large spreadsheets
• Demonstrated ability to plan effectively and manage changing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to follow things through
• Experience working autonomously
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to work well in a production team consisting of 12 internal engineers and multiple external studios globally
• Ability to solve problems on the fly
• Self-motivated
• Process-driven and efficiency in maintaining output to a high standard
• A passion for books in all formats, reading and publishing
• Same values as our business – We Are A Team, We Are Fun, We Do What We Say, We Act Big, We Hunt, We Relentlessly Adapt

To reward your dedication and hard work, we would like to offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration package. Bolinda strongly believe in prioritising the personal and professional development of their employees and you will have access to ongoing training and development, with room for advancement and growth within the organisation.