Licensing Assistant, Audio; Hybrid

Overview

Penguin Random House, the leading publishing house globally, is on a mission to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone. We’re growing our Audio team and are hiring a Licensing Assistant to support the buying and selling of audio recordings with publishers in the UK, Australia, and Canada. You will liaise with external partners and collaborate with the Audio Editorial and Production teams to coordinate assets and track timelines as we expand our business.

Joining a small and creative department, you’ll spend significant time in spreadsheets, balancing multiple deadlines, and supporting workflows with many moving parts. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, able to prioritize and communicate effectively, and able to work as an active team player both in office and remote environments.

• Supporting the sale and purchase of recordings by tracking production timelines and assisting with the delivery of audio files to international partners
• Maintaining internal records to ensure information is accurate and up to date
• Managing invoices and payment tracking/chasing for file fees
• Researching and responding to queries regarding production timelines and recording details
• Drafting and processing standard Masters Licensing Agreements using approved contract boiler plates

• A customer service–oriented, diplomatic approach to communication, with the ability to balance the needs of internal teams and external partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Creative and proactive problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate issues and help identify practical solutions
• Comfort working extensively with spreadsheets, tracking tools, and shared databases
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team, escalating issues appropriately when needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Teams
• A level of excitement in absorbing stories through different mediums — whether reading, audio books, podcasts, or more

The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately 2-3 days per week at our 1745 Broadway location. We will consider candidates who live within a commutable distance to our offices, including the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

The salary for this position is $51,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Applications for this role will be accepted through February 3rd or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

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Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

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