Audio Production Associate - Hybrid NYC, Detail-Oriented

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster, Inc. is seeking Junior Associate Producers to support S&S Maverick Audio in all aspects of production. The role emphasizes excellent writing and communications, plus a passion for books and audio.

The JRAP helps with pre-production and recording, including script review, research, pronunciations, and coordinating authors, actors, and freelance staff. Candidates must be detail-oriented and organized.

Qualifications

• College degree necessary.
• Administrative experience in publishing and/or creative production is preferred.
• Proficient with computers, both Macs and PCs, database programs, Excel, Acrobat, and file formatting.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and a careful and thorough reader.
• Technical familiarity with audio file formats is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support production across pre-production, recording, and post-production.
• Assist in recording session prep, script review, research and pronunciations.
• Coordinate authors, actors, and freelance production staff.
• Assist with casting, manuscript coordination, credits, schedules, and deadlines.
• Manage post-production files and deadline tracking in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Writing

Communications

Attention to detail

Education

College degree

Tools

Excel

Acrobat

Database software

Job description

Simon & Schuster, Inc. is seeking Junior Associate Producers to support S&S Maverick Audio in all aspects of production. The role emphasizes excellent writing and communications, plus a passion for books and audio.

The JRAP helps with pre-production and recording, including script review, research, pronunciations, and coordinating authors, actors, and freelance staff. Candidates must be detail-oriented and organized.