Manager, Original Content - 18-Month Contract

Full 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 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 The Audible Content team works with world-class creative talent to commission ground-breaking entertainment in the UK and across our global service at large. The Manager, Original Content will support in developing & commissioning Audible’s slate of Original non-fiction content with a particular focus on always on and limited series in RSS.

The Manager, Original Content will represent Audible for Original content: working with agents, authors, creators, talent, production partners and IP owners to source, develop and originate content opportunities alongside reviewing submissions against creative and strategic goals. The role works in partnership with Content Programming, Acquisitions, Production and Marketing teams, as well as Audible’s Legal and Finance teams to ensure end to end delivery of content. This role is based in Audible’s London office and reports to the Senior Director of Original Content.

As the Manager, Original Content you will...

• Participate in the solicitation, discovery and development of content/talent opportunities from external producers, agents, creators and talent
• Manage content from submission to greenlight; balancing editorial excellence with Audible creative and strategic goals
• Collaborate on contract terms and budget development for commissioned works with cross-functional Content stakeholders
• Manage commissioning roadmaps, setting expectations with all relevant stakeholders
• Feed into the Originals strategy, leveraging data, audience and trend research, to better inform original content commissioning and decision-making
• Participate in slate planning with the Content Programming team, to ensure commissioned Audible Original titles work in sync with marketplace content slates against marketplace level goals
• Work as an Executive Producer/editor across Audible Original titles, supporting all creative aspects involved in the creation of a title including reviewing submissions, providing script editing suggestions, recommendations on talent selection, conducting post production audio reviews and other development support as required for both in-house and 3rd party projects

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 neighbours. 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

• Experience in creative development and commissioning roles for leading Entertainment services
• Experience in development and production processes
• Experience building and maintaining professional networks in entertainment/creative sectors
• Experience slate building across genres including entertainment, comedy, journalism, wellbeing and factual documentary storytelling
• Experience interpreting audience segmentation, trend and data analysis
• Experience developing clear, concise written communications for diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Commissioning Editor for an OTT service and/or publishing house
• Experience managing a diverse, non-fiction audio content slate
• Understanding of the digital listening landscape
• Understanding of the legal, operational, and financial aspects of commissioning

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Experience in creative development and commissioning roles for leading Entertainment services Experience in development and production processes Experience building and maintaining professional networks in entertainment/creative sectors Experience slate building across genres including entertainment, comedy, journalism, wellbeing and factual documentary storytelling Experience interpreting audience segmentation, trend and data analysis Experience developing clear, concise written communications for diverse audiences