Audible · 10 hours ago
Head of Production, North America, Audible
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$158K/yr - $276K/yr
12+ years expAudible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling, and they are seeking a Head of Production, North America to lead their in-house audiovisual production teams across the U.S. and Canada. This role involves overseeing production execution, financial oversight, and strategic planning for various content types including audiobooks and podcasts, while fostering a culture of collaboration and creative excellence.
AudioAudiobooksDigital EntertainmentMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead production execution, financial oversight, and strategic planning for the studio and production teams
Foster a culture rooted in collaboration, creative excellence, inclusivity, and efficiency
Serve as Audible’s senior production executive to internal stakeholders and the external creative community
Lead senior producers, sound designers, directors, and video producers across North America to deliver a high-volume, high-quality slate of Audible Originals, Audible Books, podcasts, and other content types that meet Audible’s audience, creative, and business objectives
Work closely with the Head of Production & Operations to oversee the overall studio budget, P&L, and vendor strategy, optimizing for creative quality, fiscal accountability, and scalability
Inspire the team to embrace new ways to tell stories in audio-first formats and new technologies, including AI-driven tools
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external creators and production partners across entertainment, publishing, and podcasting
Qualification
Required
Experience in driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team
Experience working with diverse partners, from executives to content creators
Bachelor's degree, or BS degree
12+ years of experience in content development, production, or studio management within audio, podcasting, television, film, or digital media
Experience managing large creative and operational teams across multiple projects or portfolios
Experience in budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning for content organizations
Negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Passion for audio-first spoken word content and audio-first storytelling
Understanding of the audio entertainment and spoken-word storytelling landscape
Experience leading creative and operational transformation within a large studio or network environment
Proven ability to connect creative decisions with measurable business outcomes
Collaborative, data-informed leader who thrives in both strategic and hands-on contexts
Passion for sound, performance, and story as transformative mediums
Benefits
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
Parental leave
Company
Audible
Audible is an internet provider of spoken audio entertainment, educational programming, and information. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (130)
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2023 (150)
2022 (168)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.5MKey Investors
HV CapitalApax Partners
2008-01-31Acquired
2006-10-05Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Don Katz
Co-Founder & CEO
Bradley Allen Maglinger
SVP, Global Growth and Product Marketing
Recent News
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