Audio Editor, Bloomsbury Audio

Bloomsbury’s award-winning audio team are looking for a new Audio Editor, passionate about the audio format, to help support the next phase of our growth. You’ll be responsible for the production of a wide selection of audiobook titles from Bloomsbury’s Academic and Professional lists, with opportunity to work broadly across our programme of publishing. You’ll have an eye for detail; ensuring your titles keep to budget and publish on time, without compromising on quality and creativity.

The Audio Editor will be responsible for the editorial delivery of audiobook titles across Bloomsbury’s Academic and Professional lists. This includes casting, liaising with authors and agents, and working closely with internal teams to ensure high-quality productions are delivered on time and within budget. Great at building relationships both internally and externally, you’ll be confident in negotiating with agents, attending studios and building a rapport with colleagues across the business. As part of a collaborative editorial team, you will contribute to the success of the wider audio list and uphold Bloomsbury’s creative standards in audio publishing.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A creative and passionate audio professional with a strong editorial judgement and understanding of audiobook production.
• You will be confident managing multiple projects, building relationships, and contributing to a collaborative publishing environment.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability.
• Attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work within budget constraints.
• An ear for casting, and a diverse approach to finding the right voice for every book.
• An understanding of the audio market and key trends.
• Experience in academic publishing is desirable.

Additional information

The role is a full-time permanent position. Salary Range £30,500 – £35,800 depending on skills and experience. The location is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Tuesday and Thursday.

Bloomsbury Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).
• 25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday.
• Two paid Personal Wellness Days.
• Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week.
• Work Anywhere Fortnight – For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Learning & Development – Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub.
• Share Save Scheme.
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance).
• Ride to Work Scheme.
• Peppy Health App.
• In-house Doctor.
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme.
• EAP Advice and Counselling.

Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.

Our Benefits include Pension, Flexible Working, Life Insurance, and Bike to Work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.