Audio editor

Reporting to: Managing Editor
Location: 5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ
Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home
Department: Audio
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Help turn manuscripts into high-quality audiobooks, collaborating with narrators, studios, editors and marketing teams.
At Bonnier Books UK, we believe that every book matters. We love to publish stories and content that open our eyes to new perspectives and bring us closer together. We offer a nurturing home for our authors, illustrators and brand partners, publishing bestselling books for readers and listeners everywhere. We know that fantastic stories can come from anywhere and our purpose is to bring them to as wide an audience as possible, a simple ethos that has led to us becoming one of the country’s leading publishers.
An opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful trade publishers in one of its fastest growing sectors. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our award‑winning audio division in creating high‑quality, innovative audiobooks. You will lead on our Children’s and YA audio publishing as well as support production across our adult trade imprints and the team’s administrative needs. This role is a perfect opportunity for a creative and collaborative audio professional looking to step up. The ideal candidate will have a passion for audiobooks and be familiar with the audio space, with clear thoughts on what makes a successful audiobook. Please note this is not a technical producer, sound design or studio‑based role.
Key responsibilities
Following the critical path to ensure titles are cast, assigned, and delivered on time and to budget
Maintaining accurate bibliographic data
Casting and planning productions with creativity, authenticity and a view on potential commercial opportunities
Working with narrators and studios, including attending recording sessions
Working closely with editorial teams to ensure manuscripts and artwork are received in a timely manner
Working closely with the marketing and PR teams to promote and champion audio editions and discoverability
Negotiating narrator fees and terms with voice agents
Quality control and distribution of files
Communicating with retailers
Delivering excellent author care
Maintaining and updating the audio publishing programme
Administrative responsibilities in support of the wider team
Qualifications and Experience
Experience working in publishing and/or audio at an Assistant Editor or Editor level
Able to demonstrate a love of audiobooks and publishing, particularly children’s and YA content
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Able to deliver multiple projects to deadlines at a consistent level of quality
Excellent attention to detail
Creative and passionate about high‑quality audio production
Self‑starter
Eager to learn
Flexible and calm under pressure
Happy working in a small team
Have strong relationship‑building skills and be able to collaborate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders
Strong communicator and confident in working with talent, agents and authors
Confident using a variety of IT platforms
Company Benefits
Private health insurance
Holiday purchase scheme
Contributory pension scheme
28 days holiday plus