Production Assistant – Audio; On-site

Position: Production Assistant – Audio (On-site)
Location: New York

Company Description

 Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.

Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.

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Job Description

 Penguin Random House Audio, part of the Digital Publishing Group, is seeking a Production Assistant to join its Producer team. The Production Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting PRHA producers in the production of over 2,000 audio books per year. This position involves performing day-to-day production tasks in accordance with PRHA’s high standards of production and dedication to achieving our authors’ vision in audio.

We are looking for candidates who have a deep love of literature, a passion for performance, and a strong appreciation for the audio format. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, highly organized, possess the ability to move quickly and efficiently between tasks, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn the intricacies of audiobook production from an award-winning team.

Join us in bringing stories to life through the power of audio.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assisting producers with text preparation for recording:
Generate word counts, extract pages for narrator parts, and adapt highly-visual texts. Preview-reading and analyzing text for casting needs:
Provide casting assistance as needed, including conducting auditions through Ahab.us. Assisting producers in the creation of supplemental materials for audio books:
Develop and organize additional content to enhance audiobook productions. Obtaining music and text clearances:
Route contracts to secure necessary permissions for music and text usage. Scheduling pickup sessions:
Coordinate with in-house and external studios, narrators, and authors to arrange additional recording sessions. Reviewing and approving credits:
Ensure accuracy and completeness of credits. Following up on production-related issues:
Communicate via email or phone with actors, authors, agents, and post production vendors. Entering select titles into the production workflow:
Integrate specific titles into the production process efficiently. Providing general administrative support to the producer team:
Offer comprehensive administrative assistance to facilitate smooth production operations.

 Qualifications

 Prior experience in publishing, audio content creation, or a related media environment is a strong plus.

Strong analytical/decision making and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and project management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong teamwork ethic and ability to juggle tasks on multiple productions at the same time. Ability to operate in a high-speed, high-pressure environment with aggressive deadlines and many stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Spanish language fluency a plus  

 Additional Information

 This is an on-site position with in-office responsibilities (5 days a week). We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, and NY).The salary for this position is $55,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.      Applications for this role will be accepted through July 19 or until the role is filled.

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