Junior Associate Producer - Audiobooks

Description

Simon & Schuster has been 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 .

The Junior Associate Producer will support producers in all aspects of audiobook production. Excellent writing & communications skills are essential, as is a love of books & audio. The AP assists producers on all aspects of S&S’s productions, including preparation for recording sessions, script review, research and pronunciations, and arrangements with authors and actors. The AP also serves as back-up to producers during sessions, as well as during the post-production process. Within a short period of time, the AP should be able to stand in for a producer as script editor, director or post-production supervisor when needed. The AP will also be involved in casting, the coordination of manuscripts, credits and studio scheduling.

College degree and a minimum of two years in publishing or creative production experience necessary. Must be proficient with computers, both Macs and PCs, database programs, Excel, and file formatting. Must also be detail-oriented, highly organized, and a careful and thorough reader.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $50,000.00 - $54,000.00

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, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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