Production Manager - Audio Drama

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ABOUT THIS ROLE
Audible Studios are looking for an experienced professional Production Manager to work within the existing scripted content team to handle end to end production management on selected scripted drama projects; including building teams of external creatives inhouse casting talent dealmaking negotiation and talentrelated initiatives.

ABOUT YOU
Youre comfortable working at high volume with multiple internal and external stakeholders and are able to react fast to changing priorities. Youll 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. Youll be recognized within the business and externally as one of the key individuals to approach for drama production and casting.

As a Production Manager Audio Drama you will
Lead the end to end production of selected titles across Original drama production identifying external production companies or partners to work with developing strong partnerships and managing all aspects of the productions including timelines deliverables and stakeholder communication
Possess indepth knowledge of the audiodrama industry actively listening to professional and emerging productions
Uphold Audibles commitment to great production and pushing boundaries
Book negotiate and build production teams either as one entity or by compiling compatible teams of freelancers or expert companies including completing staff services contracts
Lead casting initiatives for upcoming projects arranging and hosting casting meetings collating feedback and sharing with stakeholders
Support external production teams with regular meetings checkin points updates guidance and key decision making
Study scripts understand casting requirements identify talent opportunities and have a keen eye (ear) for talent nurturing relationships with key acting agents
Work with external freelancers or production companies on casting leveraging personal experience and database tools to ensure diversity inclusion and authenticity
Approach offer negotiate and complete talent deals which may be complex and highprofile working with legal if needed and protecting Audibles interests through skilled negotiation and dealmaking
Realize business needs for performance and promotional services in talent deals initiating and facilitating audition processes when required
Take full ownership of bookings ensuring hospitality aspects (cars lunches HMU artists) are taken care of communicating clearly with agents and meeting booked actors
Ensure performance licenses or performance visas are obtained in good time where required
Implement develop and maintain systems for tracking and sharing deals and projects
Work with the wider team to expand work for actors new to the industry
Be proactive in creating new opportunities for upandcoming offmic talent through workshops support programs and initiatives widening Audibles visibility in the audio drama production world
Work with PR Marketing and Content Promotion teams to ensure promotional services are defined and achieved leveraging personal experience and knowledge about specific performers
Work with international peers to share and adopt best practices ensuring colleagues globally have visibility on UK casting progress

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.

Experience casting and securing acting talent in a fastpaced media environment
Organisational and project management skills
Experience working with crossfunctional teams under challenging deadlines

Experience negotiating
Passion for spoken word audio books and stories/ storytelling
Analytical decisionmaking and problemsolving skills
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts and ideas in a nontechnical simple manner across different levels of an organisation
Resourceful selfstarter with an independent attitude and a focus on excellence
Ability to maintain knowledge of industry trends
Ability to operate in a highenergy highintensity and rapidlyevolving environment

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