Audio and Digital Production Manager

Head of Zeus is an award-winning independent book publisher specialising in genre fiction, narrative non-fiction, and children’s books. We publish around 250 new titles a year.   

The Production department is recruiting an Audio and Digital Production Manager. We are looking for a smart and enthusiastic candidate with exceptional organisational skills and a strong interest in the digital side of publishing. The successful candidate will be solely responsible for the management of the audio and the eBook production schedules.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Audio  – c.100 titles a year  

• Being the primary point of contact between Head of Zeus and the external production companies
• Managing the various audio schedules, liaising with the editorial and production departments at Head of Zeus to ensure deadlines are met
• Sending layered art files to the audio houses 
• Working alongside editors on narrator suggestions and approvals, sending voice briefs to editors and / or authors, ensuring their approval on time

Digital – c.160 titles a year   

• Being the primary point of contact between Head of Zeus and the conversion houses for the production of eBooks and POD files
• Managing the eBook schedule across all imprints and sending out files to outside suppliers for conversion – this means liaising with editorial and production departments to ensure the timely delivery of final texts and covers; reviewing main texts files for anomalies; and compiling materials to send out
• Checking eBook files and distributing POD files for one of the imprints (40 titles yearly)
• Correcting and updating some eBook files to support the editorial department

Key skills required

• Outstanding organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and co-operative approach
• Knowledge of, or a wish to learn about, CSS and HTML
• Accuracy and a keen eye for detail
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively

The role is full-time and based in our office in Clerkenwell (Angel / Farringdon / Kings Cross tube stations). Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Salary: £24,000 per annum; 25 days’ holiday, plus benefits.

If you would like to apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to Clemence@headofzeus.com. Closing date for applications is 15 November 2019