Jr Associate Producer, Simon & Schuster Audio

Simon and Schuster Books; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking a Junior Associate Producer to support S&S Maverick Audio in all aspects of production. You will assist in pre-production, recording coordination, and script research, coordinating authors, actors, and freelance staff.

The role requires a college degree and administrative experience in publishing; proficiency with Macs/PCs, Excel, and Acrobat is expected, with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid role based in NYC.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Experience in publishing/creative production preferred.
• Proficient with Macs/PCs, Excel, Acrobat.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Familiarity with audio file formats a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-production and recording coordination.
• Support script review, research, and pronunciations.
• Coordinate authors, actors, and freelance staff.
• Assist in casting and manuscript coordination.
• Maintain deadlines and post-production file management.

Skills

College degree

Administrative experience

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Audio formats knowledge

Education

College degree

Tools

Excel

Acrobat

Job description

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

We are hiring multiple Junior Associate Producers to support S&S Maverick Audio in all aspects of production. Excellent writing & communications skills are essential, as is a love of books & audio.

The JR AP assists in the production of S&S audiobooks, including preparation for recording sessions, script review, research and pronunciations, and coordination of authors, actors, and freelance production staff. The JR AP will support senior staff throughout pre-production and recording, as well as during the post-production process. The JR AP will also be involved in casting, the coordination of manuscripts, credits, schedule management, post-production file management and deadline tracking. Candidates must be able to maintain exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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

This is a hybrid role, based out of NYC.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [insert contact information]. Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.