Manager, Original Content

Audible UK’s Original Content team are looking for an experienced development executive to work within the existing content commissioning team to support in all aspects of development of our Original Non-Fiction slate.

DESCRIPTION

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.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Responsibilities include assessing external pitches against our content needs and goals, briefing external partners, working with both external production partners and in-house teams to develop and support the production of factual content for audio and managing feedback and other audio related initiatives in support of the Director of Non-Fiction.

ABOUT YOU
You're experienced in both audio development and production, have a strong knowledge of cultural trends and a solid understanding of how to extrapolate data to help support decision making.

You're comfortable working at high volume with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and be able to react fast to changing priorities. You ideally have a background in journalism and documentary making and have strong direct relationships with key talent and production companies in across the media industry. You'll be proactive in strengthening and widening these relationships on a regular basis. You'll be recognized within the business and externally as one of the key individuals to approach for factual story-telling.

This position is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

As a Manager, Original Content, you will…

Manage Original factual development, identifying external production companies or partners to work with, developing strong partnerships, and articulating Audible’s vision for premium factual storytelling
Possess in-depth knowledge of the podcasting and feature documentary film/tv industry, actively engaging with note-worthy productions
Uphold Audible's commitment to great production and pushing boundaries
Lead talent and development initiatives for upcoming projects, collating feedback, and sharing with stakeholders
Support external and internal production teams with regular meetings, check-in points, updates, guidance and key decision making
Collate and conduct original research and data analysis to support decision-making
Liaise with internal production teams to ensure the delivery of a factual slate to time and budget
Study scripts, understand key legal and editorial risks and identify ways of supporting original productions
Identify talent opportunities, and have a keen eye (ear) for talent, nurturing relationships
Work with external freelancers or production companies on representation, leveraging personal experience and database tools to ensure diversity, inclusion, and authenticity
Maintain systems for tracking and sharing deals and projects
Work with the wider team to educate and advance the interests of non-fiction on the original slate
Work with PR, Marketing, and Content Promotion teams to ensure promotional services are defined and achieved, leveraging personal experience and knowledge about specific performers.

ABOUT AUDIBLE
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.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years' experience of factual programme making/development in a fast-paced media environment
Demonstrated organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams under aggressive deadlines
End to end experience of audio production, including development budgeting
Journalism and factual story-telling background in audio, film or television.

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for spoken word audio, books and stories/ storytelling
Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal ability
The ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and sensitive feedback and ideas in a non-technical, simple manner across different levels of an organization
Resourceful self-starter with an independent attitude and a focus on excellence
Ability to maintain knowledge of industry trends.

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