Associate Director, Production Non-Fiction - 18-Month Contract

Associate Director, Production Non-Fiction - 18-Month Contract

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.

This is a senior, 18-month fixed-term production role within the Non-Fiction team  will lead the end-to-end production of a defined slate of premium, format-led non-fiction audio titles — pushing creative and editorial boundaries to set new standards for the genre. We're looking for someone with the creative vision and editorial authority to develop innovative production approaches, manage high-profile talent relationships with credibility, and deliver complex, multi-format productions autonomously.

This role requires experience and seniority beyond that of a standard producer.

You are a senior producer who thrives on creative ambition and complexity. You bring authority and credibility to talent relationships at the highest level, and you navigate complex stakeholder environments with strong emotional intelligence. Highly autonomous and organised, you manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously without compromising on quality. You're excited by the opportunity to push boundaries and deliver productions of exceptional standard.

• Lead the end-to-end production of a defined slate of premium non-fiction titles from development through to final delivery within the 18-month contract period
• Develop and deliver new production formats that demonstrably advance the creative ambition of Audible's non-fiction output.
• Establish innovative production approaches for non-fiction audio, delivering a documented framework that can be adopted by the wider team at project close
• Manage high-profile talent relationships with authority, credibility, and emotional intelligence
• Provide creative input and editorial feedback across factual and non-fiction genres
• Collaborate with internal teams including Production Support, Business Affairs, Marketing, and Commissioning
• Maintain the highest editorial standards and oversee compliance across all productions

Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

• Experience producing premium short-form and/or long-form non-fiction audio or video content
• Experience managing high-profile talent and complex stakeholder relationships in a production environment
• Experience in studio production, including sound recording, editing, and sound design
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously to delivery
• Background in radio, podcasts, music, or broader media industries

• Proficiency with audio editing software (Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Reaper)
• Experience with immersive audio formats
• Experience interpreting audience insights and research data
• Understanding of digital content services and streaming platforms
• Strong editorial judgment with a track record of innovating within production formats
• Experience with script development, talent direction, and script editing for non-fiction content

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