Audio Publisher, Simon & Schuster Group Sales Division
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Full Job Description
Simon & Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK and was named Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022 and 2023. They also won Children’s Publisher of the Year in 2023. Based in London with sister companies in the United States, Canada, Australia and India, the UK division has four imprints: Gallery, Scribner, Simon & Schuster; and Simon & Schuster Children’s Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction, and children’s publications. Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon & Schuster UK is a publishing house of quality writing and a proud home to its authors and their exceptional work. It also runs a sales and distribution service for a number of independent and international publishers including Andrews McMeel, Black Library, Boom! Studios, Elliott & Thompson, Inner Traditions, Rebellion and VIZ Media.
Simon & Schuster International is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us. They are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators, and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance.
The Group Sales Division
We want to be the most agile, curious, data led and forward-thinking sales team in the industry. Constantly targeting ourselves to grow sales exponentially whilst maximising every sale profitably. We should understand the market at a macro level to help guide the direction of travel, whilst understanding customers and our business to the minutest detail to constantly drive marginal gains. Ultimately, we want to foster a culture of growth for ourselves personally, the team more widely and the business overall, serving our authors and the business better.
As Audio Publisher, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to transform written works into captivating audio productions. Leveraging your deep understanding of the book industry, you will collaborate with authors, agents, and publishers to acquire rights for audiobook adaptations, be responsible for the production process from start to finish and ensure the highest standards of quality and authenticity are met. You will need to use your experience and passion to help us rapidly expand our audio catalogue and reach new audiences.
The Job Role
You will be key in setting the Audio strategy, achieve our budget, and deliver on growth ambitions. You will be able to identify and acquire rights for audiobook adaptations and originals, including negotiating terms and contracts with authors, agents, and publishers.
Collaboration with authors and narrators to ensure the faithful adaptation of written works into compelling audio experiences is key, as is building and maintaining strong relationships with authors, agents, and publishing partners.
This role requires a blend of creativity, business acumen, and a love for storytelling. You will be focused and forward-thinking with a track record of acquiring rights and successfully producing audiobook adaptations.
You will have an excellent understanding of changes and developing trends in the marketplace, with a working knowledge of the book industry and a strong understanding of genres, trends, and market dynamics.
Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter with details of your current salary and expectations.
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- Job Family Book Sales
- Job Function Sales
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Regular