Audio Operations and Marketing Specialist (Nashville, TN Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Research contracts and share relevant audio rights information with stakeholders.
• Assist the Associate Publisher in managing backlist audio production and title management.
• Submit agreements, amendments, and performer agreement requests as needed.
• Schedule and meet with coordination support.
• Generate regular sales and production reports.
• Support the Senior Marketing Manager of Audio with day-to-day audiobook marketing efforts.
• Coordinate select audiobook review submissions, including identifying opportunities, gathering materials, and tracking outreach status.
• Partner with imprint marketing teams to share audiobook marketing updates, assets, and opportunities.
• Maintain organized records of audiobook marketing activity, performance updates, and platform needs.
• Provide flexible support on emerging audio marketing initiatives, campaign needs, and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Prior publishing experience, including internships, a bonus but not required.
• Able to set priorities and problem-solve under pressure, with guidance from senior leadership.
• Self-starter who handles ambiguity well.
• Adept at evaluating existing processes and suggesting improvements.
• Eager to learn and a strong team player who is comfortable collaborating with multiple teams.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with solid project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• A genuine enthusiasm for the audiobook format and its unique storytelling potential.
• Conversational or fluent in Spanish, a plus.
• Interest in reading & listening to books as well as consuming media, a plus.

Benefits

The salary for this position is $65,000. HarperCollins Publishers provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, as well as "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit their needs and personal situations. HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.