Head of Production, North America, Audible

Description

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 ROLE
We’re seeking a Head of Production, North America to lead Audible’s in-house audiovisual production teams across the U.S. and Canada, including for audiobooks, audio dramas, podcasts, video content, and live production. Reporting to the Head of Audible Content, North America, you will execute and oversee all types of production from end-to-end. As the Head of Production, North America, you will work closely with the Heads of Creative Development and Production Management & Operations to establish and elevate the quality bar for all Audible-produced content, including Audible Originals and Audible Books. You have a strong creative acumen, financial stewardship, senior management experience, and the ability to implement processes efficiently and sustainably without sacrificing creative excellence or intent. You balance creative ambition, operational rigor, and strong leadership thriving at the intersection of storytelling, business strategy, and scalable systems.

As the Head of Production, North America, you will...
- 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

ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible 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 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 Qualifications

- 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

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.