Publishing Apprentice - Audio

Preparing, sending out and returning reader contracts Preparation of manuscripts ahead of recordings for actors and studios (including pronunciation preparation, text splits) Proof listening of audio files Working with the marketing and publicity departments to supply audio for reviews Carrying out casting research for new projects Administrative tasks such as filing and archiving of paperwork
Supporting the operational team with checking of audio files ahead of distribution, and troubleshooting any mothballs Creation of in-file metadata for audiobooks, such as Table of Contents and complementary PDFs
Adding audio-specific metadata to Biblio
Title checks on publication dates across key retailers
Share audio files for each title with the editor/author/agents
Attending studio recordings on occasion

Training:

To meet the requirements of the Level 4 Publishing Professional apprenticeship programme you will need to spend 6 hours a week of your time undertaking off-the-job learning, which will include:

Formal training, including online learning and internal learning events 1-2-1s with your coach and line manager Observing and shadowing colleagues Writing up learning reflections for your portfolio

Training Outcome:

Full-time employment.

Employer Description:
Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative