Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of content creation, including conceptualizing ideas, negotiating fees, coordinating shoots, capturing and editing content, and managing stakeholder approvals.
• Partner closely with audiobook producers, marketers, social media managers and editorial team to align multimedia assets with broader campaign goals.
• Execute end-to-end studio photoshoots by directing talent, managing logistics, and capturing high-impact visual content that aligns with brand standards.
• Maintain calendars, track production assignments, and ensure all projects meet high standards for quality and brand consistency.
• Create and deliver optimized assets for social media, email marketing, and retail platforms, ensuring technical specifications are met for each outlet.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues on multimedia best practices, performance analytics, and digital trends.
• Experiment with emerging formats, technologies, and storytelling techniques to keep Macmillan Audio at the forefront of digital trends.
• Continuously improve production workflows and file management to increase team efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in multimedia production, content creation, or a closely related field.
• College degree or equivalent professional experience required
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Premiere Pro, Express, Photoshop, Lightroom, and After Effects), familiarity with DAWs (Reaper, ProTools, Audacity), and basic audio engineering skills.
• Visual Storytelling: Skills in photography and videography, including a strong eye for framing, lighting, composition and studio staging.
• Post-Production: Photo retouching and video editing skills, with a focus on creating "thumb-stopping" content for social platforms.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse departments.
• Platform Expertise: Understanding of social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, etc.), specs, and the specific content styles that drive engagement on each.
• Relationship Management: An approachable yet firm working style with a knack for building instant rapport; comfortable serving as the primary point of contact for talent and their representatives to negotiate terms and ensure a seamless creative experience.
• Organization: Detail-oriented with superb organizational and time-management skills; able to self-direct and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Industry Passion: A strong interest in the audiobook landscape and a knack for translating audio-first products into compelling visual stories.
• Note: Additional details may be provided upon further clarification.

Benefits