At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.ABOUT THIS ROLEBased in London, Audible is seeking a Manager, Catalog Operations, who will work to maintain and grow the Audible catalogue through handling, management and transfer of digital audio, metadata and image files from receipt to publication, and through the accurate creation and editing of product metadata including core metadata, table of contents, series and affiliations relationships. Reporting into the Director, Catalog Operations for UK and Europe, this role involves working globally with teams in Germany, the US and APAC. The ideal candidate is an energetic and creative troubleshooter and self-starter, and will be adept at refining processes and learning new tools.ABOUT YOUYou’re an avid consumer of online media, including books (audio and print), blogs, podcasts, and other digital content. You’re a self-starter with impeccable organisational and analytical skills who is highly organised and detail oriented. You’re able to thrive in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment and have a track record as an accomplished manager of projects.As a Manager, Catalog Operations, you will...- Implement and standardize repeatable processes for metadata management, identifying opportunities for workflow automation - Partner with technical and non-technical teams to support new initiatives focused on enhancing catalog quality- Ensure Audible’s content policy is applied accurately across the catalog- Receive and check audio files, images and metadata from internal and external providers with a high level of accuracy- Analyze data using SQL, Quicksight, or similar tools to identify trends and generate reports on catalog health and operational effectiveness- Help define program requirements and manage projects for catalog enhancement initiatives, developing timelines and tracking deliverables- Communicate process changes to stakeholders and develop training materials for new procedures- Coordinate rush schedules with providers and other internal teams to ensure titles publish in a timely manner- Process and create trouble tickets containing metadata change requests from customers, authors, and content providers- Index and copyedit product metadata to support daily processing of new titles; create new product records from publishing partner asset deliveries; and assist with ad-hoc update projects encompassing large portions of the catalog- Prioritize, fact-check, copyedit and organize Table of Contents data received from internal and third-party sources in adherence with the Audible style guide, performing this work on time-sensitive new releases, back catalog and special projects- Fact-check and curate Audible series pages for online display to customers, in accordance with internal best practices and customer feedbackABOUT AUDIBLEAudible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BA/BSc or equivalent degree- Experience in digital publishing, metadata specialist, content management or similarPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience using data and metrics to determine improvements- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization- Experience working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams- Data reporting proficiency (SQL / Quicksight / Tableau)- Familiarity with the ONIX publishing standard- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)- Change management proficiency- Experience in program or project managementAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. 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At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.ABOUT THIS ROLEAudible is seeking a media expert to join the Awareness media team to help drive awareness and consideration of Audible and Audible content via innovative media strategies. This forward-looking and well-established media professional will lead key awareness media channels – TV, radio, cinema and out-of-home partnering closely with Audible’s global media agency and alongside a team of internal media experts.This role is a rare opportunity to develop high-profile media partnerships for the leading audio entertainment brand in the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. You will manage a significant share of Audible’s budget in Europe through high-impact media, while collaborating with Brand and Creative on making Audible an integral part of regional and local pop culture. ABOUT YOUAs a key member of the media team you will influence large-scale campaigns, while continuously innovating and optimising your media channels. You will define your channels’ role in Audible’s media mix, provide in-depth channel insight and drive planning, budgeting and testing. You have a proven track record of working with multi-market consumer brands, preferably for established brands and a strong commercial mindset with the ability to connect media strategies with commercial impact As an Associate Director, Awareness Media Europe, you will...- Work with a substantial budget and meaningfully contribute to developing complex and multi-territory media plans across assigned media (TV, OOH, cinema, radio)- Take ownership of operational processes such as budgeting, planning, optimisation, testing and reporting on set KPIs for assigned channels- Work with data analytics, including Marketing Mix Modelling, Competitor Reports and PCAs, to evaluate and optimise channel’s impact on brand demand, traffic and sign-ups- Stay ahead of new trends, tools and best practices for your channels, defining testing and innovation pipeline for the region and each marketplace- Build partnerships with multiple internal (other channel leads, creative assets fulfilment, accounting) and external (agency, vendors) stakeholders- Act as a channel expert with a clear vision and a well-informed point of view- Identify opportunities to scale efficiently, as well as capitalise of growth and optimisation leversABOUT AUDIBLEAudible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in multi-channel planning and buying with performance focus- Experience in agency collaboration on either client or agency side and an understanding of media requirements for successful campaigns- Experience using data to develop, validate and measure multi-channel campaignsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in building media and entertainment brands- Experience in working with multiple European markets (UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain)- Experience in working in large organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders- Proficiency in German or other European languages such as Spanish, Italian or French- Ambitious self-starter mentality and entrepreneurial spirit with a strong drive for excellence and delivery of results- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and optimizations based on data insights as well as creative impulses- Demonstrated ability to form test hypothesis and run experiments with an ultimate goal of establishing best practice- Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive effectiveness and efficiency- Excellent communication skillsAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
