Production Management Opportunity
At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. We work with leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling globally. Dreamers and inventors from diverse backgrounds come together to empower and inspire each other.
Audible Studios is seeking an experienced Production Manager to handle end-to-end production management on selected scripted drama projects. This includes building external creative teams, in-house casting, talent deal-making, negotiation, and talent-related initiatives.
About You
* You're comfortable working at high volume with multiple stakeholders, reacting fast to changing priorities.
* You'll have strong direct relationships with key acting agents and production companies, proactively strengthening and widening these relationships.
* You'll be recognized as a key individual for drama production and casting.
As a Production Manager, you will:
* Lead the end-to-end production of selected titles, identifying external production companies or partners, developing partnerships, and managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
* Possess in-depth knowledge of the audio-drama industry, actively listening to professional and emerging productions.
* Uphold Audible's commitment to great production and pushing boundaries.
* Book, negotiate, and build production teams, completing staff services contracts.
* Lead casting initiatives, arranging meetings, collating feedback, and sharing with stakeholders.
* Support external production teams with regular meetings, updates, guidance, and decision making.
* Study scripts, understand casting requirements, identify talent opportunities, and nurture relationships with key acting agents.
* Work with freelancers or production companies on casting, leveraging experience and database tools to ensure diversity, inclusion, and authenticity.
* Approach, offer, negotiate, and complete talent deals, protecting Audible's interests through skilled negotiation and deal-making.
* Realize business needs for performance and promotional services, initiating audition processes when required.
* Take full ownership of bookings, ensuring hospitality aspects are taken care of, communicating clearly with agents, and meeting booked actors.
* Ensure performance licenses or visas are obtained in good time, where required.
* Implement systems for tracking and sharing deals and projects.
* Work with the wider team to expand work for new actors.
* Be proactive in creating new opportunities for up-and-coming off-mic talent through workshops, support programs, and initiatives.
* Work with PR, Marketing, and Content Promotion teams to ensure promotional services are defined and achieved.
* Share best practices with international peers, ensuring colleagues globally have visibility on UK casting progress.
About Audible
Audible is a global leader in audio storytelling, sparking listeners' imaginations with immersive experiences that enrich their daily lives. We're passionate about our positive impact and foster a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Casting and securing acting talent in a fast-paced media environment.
* Organisational and project management skills.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams under challenging deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Negotiation experience.
* PASSION FOR SPOKEN WORD AUDIO.
* Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts simply across different levels of an organisation.
* Resourceful self-starter with an independent attitude and focus on excellence.
* Ability to maintain industry knowledge.
* Operate in a high-energy, rapidly-evolving environment.