Editor

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ABOUT THIS ROLE
Audibles Content team is looking for a smart passionate book and podcast-obsessed editor to support the ongoing curation needs of the editorial team and to oversee the Hear My Story programcollections by storytellers from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Editor is expected to define the goals and strategy of the program ensuring that they ladder up to the overall goals of both the larger department and the business. They will oversee the ongoing updates of each page across our Global English marketplaces and also work cross-functionally with other partner teams on the execution of various Hear My Story collections. The Senior Editor understands how to measure the success of their program and report on and share results. The role also requires being an active participant in other Editorial programs such as Editors Select and Best of the Year lending subject matter and genre expertise where appropriate.

ABOUT THE TEAM
Our content team focuses on creating incredible listening experiences. Whether producing new content in our state-of-the-art facilities at Audible Studios or managing editorials our team is committed to delivering engaging exciting and enthralling stories every single time. Our in-house publishing team is made up of passionate individuals who are full of fresh ideas and innovative approaches that enable us to not only share classic tales with our audiences worldwide but create them too.

As an Editor you will
- Oversee Editorials Hear My Story (HMS) program collections by storytellers from diverse backgrounds and experiences across our Global English marketplaces
- Work with the individual HMS page owners on the Editorial team to ensure each experience (across blog and app) maintains an always on feel
- Advocate for and secure Blog content to support each HMS page (i.e. interviews 5 listens with relevant articles etc.)
- Deliver on results of the program and oversee the strategy for the programs overall health
- Offer subject-matter expertise on various genres
- Conceive pitch create and edit content for our Blog designed to help our listeners find their next great listen

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.

- 5 years of editor content strategist technical writer or content developer experience
- Experience working with a Content Management System (e.g. Wordpress Drupla Joomla etc.)
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Experience overseeing large-scale editorial programs and delivering on results
- Experience championing diverse content and creators

- Experience working within a global company with multi-country responsibilities
- Experience managing multiple complex projects and adapting to change
- Curatorial expertise and strong written skills
- Familiarity with Substack
- Passion for pop-culture and current events with a strong editorial sense
- Deep knowledge of books authors and publishing industry both recent releases and backlist titles

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at NJ Newark - 78700.00 - 137700.00 USD annually