Associate – Audiobook Licensing, Author Partnerships

Job Description:

  • Identify and evaluate audiobook catalogs from independent authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners
  • Negotiate audiobook licensing agreements and commercial partnerships
  • Build trusted relationships with independent publishers, distributors, and authors as their primary strategic contact
  • Develop creative partnership structures supporting sustainable growth and creator and publishing-business needs
  • Use market insights, performance analytics, and commercial data to inform acquisition strategies and identify partnership opportunities
  • Partner with creators and publishers to optimize catalog performance, improve discoverability, and resolve operational challenges
  • Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams
  • Advocate internally for independent creators and publishers and help shape product capabilities and strategic initiatives
  • Contribute to catalog expansion, subscriber value, listening growth, operational excellence, and blended cost per content hour optimization

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, business development, content licensing, content partnerships, or a related field
  • Experience negotiating and closing commercial licensing, distribution, or partnership agreements
  • Strong understanding of the independent publishing ecosystem, including indie authors, hybrid publishers, audiobook distributors, and digital publishing models
  • Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurial creators and independent publishing businesses
  • Ability to build trusted relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to use data, financial insights, and market trends to inform commercial decisions and partnership strategies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and finding practical solutions to complex business challenges
  • Passion for audiobooks, storytelling, and the evolving creator economy
  • Bachelor's degree required; an MBA or other advanced degree is beneficial
  • Comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones and willing to travel when needed

Benefits:

  • health insurance
  • six-month paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid days off
  • paid flexible holidays
  • paid sick leave
  • equity
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