Producer / Editor – Audiobooks
Location: Oxford
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (ending 31st December 2026)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekend work
Salary: c. £26,500 per annum (pro rata)
Are you passionate about books and interested in bringing stories to life through audio?
Our client has been producing unabridged audiobooks for over 20 years. Based in Oxford, we pride ourselves on creating the complete audiobook product from start to finish. Our small, enthusiastic team is responsible for selecting quality titles, casting experienced readers, and producing high-quality recordings.
The Role
This role offers the opportunity to work across both the recording studio and editing suite, helping to create high-quality audiobook productions from start to finish.
In the studio, you will work closely with actors to produce excellent recordings, identifying and correcting mistakes where required. In the editing suite, you will use ProTools and a range of other software on iMacs to complete the remaining stages of production.
This is a highly process-driven role where accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as each stage of production depends on the quality of the previous one. You will need to be able to concentrate for extended periods, have a passion for popular fiction, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team delivering a first-rate product.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the recording and production of unabridged audiobooks from studio sessions through to final mastering
- Work closely with actors during recording sessions to achieve high-quality performances
- Identify, edit, and correct recording errors and inconsistencies
- Use ProTools and other audio editing software to complete production tasks
- Carry out detailed editing, checking, and mastering processes
- Maintain accuracy and consistency throughout all stages of audiobook production
- Work collaboratively with the Audio Production team to meet deadlines and quality standards
Requirements
Essential
- Technically competent with a working knowledge of iMacs and digital software
- Excellent English language skills, including strong attention to detail
- A good ear for pronunciation and audio quality
- Ability to concentrate for long periods and complete detailed, process-driven work accurately
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A proactive, reliable, and organised approach to work
Desirable
- Experience using ProTools or similar audio editing software
- Previous experience in audio production, editing, or studio environments
- A passion for reading and popular fiction
- Experience working with spoken-word recordings or audiobooks
What’s In It For You
- 25 days of annual leave
- A contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- The opportunity to join an experienced and enthusiastic audiobook production team
- Hands-on involvement in creating high-quality audiobook recordings from start to finish
- The chance to develop technical skills in audio editing and production
- A collaborative working environment based in Oxford
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