Yoto · 17 hours ago
Senior Content Manager (Audiobooks)
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yrYoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids, and they are seeking a Senior Content Manager (Audiobooks) to enhance their content offerings. The role involves developing partnerships with audiobook publishers, managing acquisitions, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure the success of their audiobook catalog.
AudioAudiobooksChildrenContentEdTechHardwareInternet RadioMusicPodcast
Responsibilities
Nurturing partnerships with our current Audiobook publishers. This includes but is not limited to:
Taking quarterly meetings with existing partners to discuss performance of their titles, upcoming releases, and future opportunities
Liaising with publisher’s marketing teams to brainstorm opportunities for upcoming releases and backlist titles
Submitting new initiatives for partners’ approval
Keeping partners informed about Yoto’s catalog strategy, and gathering and sharing data about trends and needs in the kids’ audiobook space
Acting as an ambassador for the Yoto brand in industry conferences
Sourcing potential audiobook partners that will help diversify our North American portfolio
Making strategic decisions about new additions and title renewals, with the goal of making Yoto the best audio platform for children
Creating financial forecasts (P&Ls) for key acquisitions, and keeping track of sales numbers and other available data to report on the performance of existing catalog and identify gaps
Negotiating all deal terms with partners, for new acquisitions as well as renewals
Partnering with our legal team to ensure timely execution of contracts
Making data-based and strategic decisions about which properties to pursue
Working closely with Sr. Manager of Licensed Content and Head of Production to propose quarterly publication schedules a year in advance
Working closely with the Content Coordinator to ensure timely delivery of all assets
Approving all publisher royalty reports and managing stock reordering process for your titles
Coordinating internal processes with different departments. Including but not limited to:
Working with the accounting team to ensure timely payment of invoices
Proofreading for upcoming products
General support for marketing initiatives
Providing feedback for retail ranges when needed
Creating presentations for the wider Yoto team about licensed audiobooks
Liaising with Yoto’s Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure alignment on release schedule
Qualification
Required
Significant experience in children's editorial or media acquisition
Ease converting leads into deals and handling rights negotiations
Familiarity with contracts and legal publishing language
A demonstrable passion for audiobooks and a finger on the pulse of the current children's audiobook landscape
Exceptional English language communication skills
Extraordinarily organized, and able to juggle multiple projects at a time
Ability to take full ownership of your projects, and great at staying on top of your workload
Ability to work independently and also a great team player
Comfortable working across multiple software platforms such as Office Suite and Google Suite, Dropbox, Box, Slack, Monday.com, to name a few
Working in a fast-paced, constantly-changing environment makes you feel energized
Preferred
LatAm Spanish language skills would be highly desirable but not mandatory
Experience managing a small team
Familiarity with the educational market
Knowledge and working relationships with publishers across Canada
Benefits
Flexibility: Hybrid working with a choice based approach - we would love you to come into the Brooklyn office twice a week, if not more. Take advantage of our ‘work from anywhere’ policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August.
Financial: Receive Noncontributory Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Assurance / AD&D insurance that covers your from day one of service. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan where Yoto matches up to 4% of your contributions, from day one of service. Generous employee referral bonus scheme.
Health & Wellness: Medical, Vision and dental insurance where 85% of costs for you and your family paid for by Yoto; and a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Health Advocate.
Time Off: 31 PTO days per year, which include 20 vacation days, plus 11 holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical.
Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) which allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket dependent care expenses.
People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days per year. A Book Allowance of up to $50 a year to contribute to your professional development.
Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest!
Company
Yoto
Yoto is a screen-free audio platform for kids, fostering imagination and independence through audio storytelling and music.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$58.53MKey Investors
HSBC UKActon CapitalGlobal Founders Capital
2024-10-14Debt Financing· $15M
2024-06-16Series Unknown· $23M
2021-05-11Series A· $17M
Leadership Team
Ben Drury
Co-Founder and CEO
Amy Wallace
Chief Legal Officer
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