Publisher Relations Specialist – Australia and UK - 18-Months Contract

Audible; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Publisher Relations Specialist, where you will foster relationships with publishers and drive marketing initiatives for audiobooks. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for the publishing industry and a knack for communication and collaboration. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance catalog performance and support creative campaigns. An exciting opportunity awaits you in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and inclusivity, making a meaningful impact in the world of audio storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in the Australian or UK publishing industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop relationships with publishing partners.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives with publishing partners and internal teams.
• Analyze business drivers and performance indicators.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

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Description

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 from diverse backgrounds, committed to empowering and inspiring each other. Imagine your future with us.

About This Role

As a Publisher Relations Specialist for Australia & UK, you will oversee publisher relationships, merchandising, and catalogue performance for our audiobook vendors primarily in Australia, but also in the UK, on an 18-month contract.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and developing strong relationships with publishing partners across Australia, including preparing and presenting business reviews and supporting vendor negotiations.
• Coordinating with publishing partners and internal marketing teams to facilitate marketing and editorial initiatives, including collating publisher slates, setting up editorial features, newsletters, blog posts, and driving creative campaigns to promote partner content.
• Driving the coordination of assets for merchandising and supporting process optimization.
• Analyzing key business drivers, trends, and performance indicators to improve catalog quality and relationships with publishing partners.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Content Operations, Content Creation, Finance, Legal, and PR to meet Audible’s business goals.
• Working flexible hours several days a week (e.g., 6 am start) to enable productive discussions with AU-based teams and vendors.

About Audible

Audible is a leading producer and provider of audio storytelling, sparking listeners’ imaginations with immersive experiences. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit, passionate about making a positive impact and fostering a culture of creativity and inclusion, aligned with our People Principles and mission to build equitable communities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in the Australian or UK publishing industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Highly collaborative, with experience working in matrix environments
• Resourceful self-starter with a well-developed network in the Australian or UK publishing landscape
• Proactive attitude with excellent organizational skills
• Strong data analysis and numeracy skills (Excel) for evaluating revenue, costs, and profitability
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to change

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