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About the Role

PRH Audio is seeking an ambitious, creative, and commercially minded Senior Editor, Audiobook Originals to develop, acquire, and execute original audiobook content and branded audio projects. This role focuses on identifying strong audiobook-original ideas, building relationships with partners, and moving projects from concept to production, aiming to expand the catalog, reach new audiences, and create growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

Develop, source, and acquire audiobook original content opportunities with a focus on building a commercially strong and creatively distinctive pipeline.
Identify and develop branded audio opportunities that align with PRH Audio’s creative standards, audience goals, and business priorities.
Generate original audiobook ideas using creative instincts and data-driven insights, considering category trends, audience behavior, author platform strength, brand relevance, cultural conversation, sales history, social engagement, backlist opportunities, and long-term catalog potential.
Build and manage an active Audiobook Originals development pipeline, including market scouting, lead generation, partner outreach, pitch review, concept development, internal evaluation, deal preparation, production handoff, publication planning, and post-launch performance review.
Pursue and close deals for Audiobook Originals and branded audio projects, including various innovative formats.
Prepare clear pitch materials, deal summaries, competitive analysis, audience insights, and internal recommendations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Partner closely with internal teams to ensure Audiobook Originals and branded content projects move successfully through production, launch, discoverability, promotion, sales execution, and long-term catalog development.
Build and maintain strong relationships across the audiobook, publishing, entertainment, creator, agency, and brand ecosystems.
Track the performance of Audiobook Originals and branded content projects to inform future development strategy, identify repeatable models, deepen partner relationships, and uncover opportunities for growth.
Stay informed about trends in audiobooks, podcasts, branded entertainment, creator-led media, publishing, entertainment, and emerging audio platforms to bring forward fresh ideas.
Bring an entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and persistent approach to the role, combining creative taste, deal instinct, relationship-building skills, and operational follow-through.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in audiobooks, publishing, podcasting, branded content, content development, media, entertainment, literary representation, business development, rights licensing, or a related creative field.
Strong market/trend awareness.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Highly proactive in seeking out talent and new business partners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and make decisions based on data.
Ability to work effectively with employees across all levels and functions within an organization.
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Calm under pressure with the ability to solve problems effectively and creatively.
Ability to travel as needed.

Skills

Audiobook development
Acquisition
Content development
Branded audio
Business development
Data-driven insights
Relationship building
Negotiation
Market analysis
Creative development
Deal making
Project management
Communication
Presentation skills
Analytical skills

Location

Tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA)
North Hollywood area of Los Angeles, CA

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

$85,500 - $90,000

Benefits

Eligible for an annual profit award or bonus
Comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

About the Company

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world.
Committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.
Publishes a wide array of brands and imprints including Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage.
More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Equal Opportunity

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.