Production Manager - 18 month contract

Job 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
Audible is looking for an experienced, proactive and detail-orientated Production Manager to lead the production and delivery of an exciting upcoming brand-new full cast audio production.
Focusing on this particular project with the opportunity to work across all of our content streams, the Production Manager will be instrumental in managing the smooth running of this project. Managing in-house, third-party producer and key stakeholders to help shape production processes and best practices for this project. They will lead our internal and external partners through the life cycle of the productions. Additionally, they will be streamlining production processes, optimising tracking systems, and establishing best practices to ensure the project’s success. The remit of this role is broad, exciting and challenging.
ABOUT YOU
You're comfortable working at high volume with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and be able to react fast to changing priorities. You have strong direct relationships with key acting agents and production companies and freelancers in the industry and will be proactive in strengthening and widening these relationships on a regular basis.
This position is a 18-month fixed-term contract.
As a Production Manager, you will...
- Oversee the audio production of this specific project for Germany by managing external and internal studio resources against productions budgets and timelines
- Expand, negotiate with and cultivate a robust network of production partners (Studios, Cast and Crew) to optimize production value while maintaining budget parameters
- Book and build cohesive production teams for projects by assembling compatible teams of freelancers or expert companies, including completing staff services contracts
- Analyze scripts, identify casting requirements, and leverage a keen ear for talent while nurturing relationships with key acting agents
- Work closely with the project leads to define production priorities, develop and implement production strategies
- Serve as the primary point for talent casting and talent care for this production, ensuring colleagues globally have visibility on casting progress
- Negotiate rates and contracts with external partners to optimize production value while maintaining budget parameters
- Work closely with internal producers and/or external vendors to define the right audio style (cast, tone of production, audio atmospheres, music, Foley, sound fx)
- Shape and coordinate work flow and overall communication with external vendors to supervise production, assure excellence of their performance and ensure deadlines are being kept
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Content, Legal and Finance) on creative and budget strategies
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.