Associate – Audiobook Licensing, Author Partnerships

Job Description:

  • Identify and evaluate audiobook catalogs from independent authors, hybrid publishers, independent presses, and distribution partners
  • Negotiate audiobook licensing agreements and commercial partnerships
  • Build trusted relationships with independent publishers, distributors, and authors as their primary strategic contact
  • Develop creative partnership structures supporting sustainable growth and creator and publishing-business needs
  • Use market insights, performance analytics, and commercial data to inform acquisition strategies and identify partnership opportunities
  • Partner with creators and publishers to optimize catalog performance, improve discoverability, and resolve operational challenges
  • Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Growth, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams
  • Advocate internally for independent creators and publishers and help shape product capabilities and strategic initiatives
  • Contribute to catalog expansion, subscriber value, listening growth, operational excellence, and blended cost per content hour optimization

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in publishing, digital media, business development, content licensing, content partnerships, or a related field
  • Experience negotiating and closing commercial licensing, distribution, or partnership agreements
  • Strong understanding of the independent publishing ecosystem, including indie authors, hybrid publishers, audiobook distributors, and digital publishing models
  • Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurial creators and independent publishing businesses
  • Ability to build trusted relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to use data, financial insights, and market trends to inform commercial decisions and partnership strategies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and finding practical solutions to complex business challenges
  • Passion for audiobooks, storytelling, and the evolving creator economy
  • Bachelor's degree required; an MBA or other advanced degree is beneficial
  • Comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones and willing to travel when needed

Benefits:

  • health insurance
  • six-month paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid days off
  • paid flexible holidays
  • paid sick leave
  • equity
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

Upto $200K/Year | Inpatient 7-On/7-Off | Dual-Certified PMHNP/FNP | Remote

Lead M&A Delivery

CAD Implementer (REMOTE-US)

Scientific Account Manager - Stem Cell Solutions- REMOTE

Regional Safety Leader - Remote Power & Energy

Sr. Program Manager (Healthcare)

Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Hubspot Marketing Consultant (Remote)- CONTRACT

Remote Sales Administrative Assistant

Remote eBay Expert

Electrical or Mechanical Commissioning Agent (Travel Required/Remote)

Senior Big Data Engineer: Snowflake + dbt (Remote)

Remote Senior Bioinformatics Manager, Genomics & Clinical

Business Process Analyst at General Dynamics: 100% Remote (LA)

Solution Architect – Agentic AI

NetSuite ARM Implementation Consultant - Senior Associate

PMT Engineer - Analytics and Automation

Payments & Product Partnerships Counsel, Americas

Financial Consultant I - Principal Connection

Dist Design Project Coord - Sr

Market Commentary Writer and Social Editor at Wealthfront: 100% Remote (San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY)

Global Total Rewards Lead

Remote Payroll Specialist | Flexible Hours & Growth

Entry-Level Auto Technician: Hands-On Tire & Maintenance

Senior Associate, Risk and Structuring Analytics

Services Project Coordinator

Software Developer/Senior Software Developer

Manager, Professional Services- Streaming Media

Varonis Careers - Technical Account Manager

Manager, Accounts Payable

Monday.com Consultant[remote]

Remote Electrical Engineer — Critical Power Systems

Platform Engineering & Reliability Specialist (Azure)

Remote Patient Scheduling Specialist (Part-Time, 20hrs/wk)

Remote Retirement Inside Sales Specialist

Remote SAP MM Consultant – Entry Level

Client Support Specialist - Greater Philadelphia, PA Area (REMOTE)

Customer Service Specialist I at Aon Plc: 100% Remote (Fort Washington, PA, US)

Services Project Coordinator

Appeals Nurse Consultant (Remote)

Servicing Travel Advisor III - Chase Travel (Remote - Tempe, AZ)

Programmatic Solutions Manager, Uber Advertising

Manager, Flight Maintenance - Traveling

Customer Service / Pizza Maker (01068) 28803 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI

Guidewire Architect - PC/CC/BC

Notary Stamp Order Online | West College Corner, IN

Senior Analyst, Program Cost Controls (Remote)

Sr. Tech Business Developer, Just Walk Out Technology by Amazon - AWS Solutions

Medical Consultant

SENIOR DIGITAL SALES EXECUTIVE (REMOTE/USA) - KSLA (GDM - GRAY MEDIA GROUP)