Audiobook Casting and Studio Co-ordinator

Tullamarine, VIC

About The Role

A unique opportunity exists to join Australia’s leading audiobook publisher as Audiobook Casting and Studio co-ordinator in a challenging and rewarding position.

You will be based at Bolinda studios – Tullamarine, and work within the audio production team and report to Bolinda’s Production Manager.

You will cast, hire, schedule, administer and coordinate all of our audiobook recordings in conjunction with our publishing team. Our ideal applicant has an extensive production background, is super organised, prides themselves on running a super tight ship. Co-ordinating up to 20 castings at any one time, a relatively heavy workload, managing schedules, tight deadlines and juggling talent is second nature and something that you are renowned and valued for. You are also a great negotiator but also love to ensure stakeholders enjoy their experience.

The Role Will Include

Casting narrators and or authors to read books out aloudLiaising with publishers, agents, authors and coordinating the hiring of narrators and studios to complete audio recordings by deadline and within budgetScheduling of narrators and or authors in Australia and at external studios located in various countries around the world based on talent locationPublishing partner managementQuality control to produce high quality product for digital and physical supply to marketsFile management, coordination of manuscripts and data entry and general administrative tasks in relation to the making of the audiobook recordingActively search for new narrators through contacting agents and casting callsCo-ordination and administration as required of production contracts and documentationEnsuring the needs of producers, authors and narrators are met while recording at Bolinda e.g. arranging transport, accommodation, lunches as required

About You

The successful applicant will confidently demonstrate the following:

Demonstrated experience in production management and high production workloadExceptional organisational skills & administration skillsAdvanced Excel skills – highly familiar with Excel and using large spreadsheetsDemonstrated ability to plan effectively and manage changing priorities in a deadline-driven environmentStrong negotiation skills and ability to follow things throughExperience working autonomouslyExcellent attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and relationship building skillsAbility to work well in a production team consisting of 9 internal engineers and multiple external studios here and overseasAbility to solve problems on the flyProcess-driven and efficiency in maintaining output to a high standardA passion for books in all formats, reading and publishingSame values as our business – We Are A Team, We Are Fun, We Do What We Say, We Act Big, We Hunt, We Relentlessly Adapt

Interested?

If you think you’d be a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter, letting us know why you stand out from the pack and what you can bring to Bolinda and this role. Applications without a cover letter will be discarded.

To apply via Seek click here.