Studio Executive, Audio

Job description

Are you passionate about audiobooks and great at keeping creative projects running smoothly? We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Penguin Studios team as a Studio Executive.

Once the recording wraps, the magic of post-production begins — and that’s where you come in. As Studio Executive, you’ll manage post-production for a share of our audiobook output, overseeing editing, mastering, and delivery alongside our Senior Sound Editor and Head of Production. You’ll also lead the invoicing and payments process for all Penguin Studios suppliers and freelancers, making sure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes. The role also plays a key part in the hospitality that defines Penguin Studios — ensuring every guest, reader and producer feels welcome and supported during their time with us.

Key responsibilities:
• Manage post-production for a portion of our audiobook output, including editing, mastering and delivery.
• Own and manage the invoicing process for Penguin Studios, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Work with the Studio Manager to ensure producers and guests have an exemplary experience in the studios.
• Coordinate production credit scripts, ensuring they’re ready for each week’s recording sessions.
• Support the Studio Manager with production scheduling and coordination as needed.
• Manage recording and delivery of credits for audiobook buy-ins and additional marketing content.
• Provide basic proofing and editing support in ProTools where required (training will be provided)
• Support remote records by arranging couriers for home studio equipment.
• Take part in the studio open/close rota with the wider team.
• Handle hospitality and logistics, including lunches, refreshments and book orders for guests and authors

We’d love it if you had…

You’ll be a natural multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment. You’ll bring exceptional organisation and communication skills, attention to detail, and a calm, solutions-focused approach to whatever comes your way.

• Demonstrable project management experience and/or experience in a coordinator role
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Quick-thinking and calm under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with diplomacy and professionalism in every interaction
• Comfortable working with high-profile guests and colleagues across teams
• Genuine interest in audiobook production and the world of publishing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Employer details

We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone. 

Penguin Studios is at the heart of Penguin Random House Audio, where authors, producers and world-class acting talent come together to create some of the most exciting audiobooks on the market. Our team ensures every recording session runs seamlessly, and every audiobook leaves the studio sounding its absolute best. We’re proud to make Penguin Studios the chosen home for storytellers, actors and production talent alike.