Content Assistant

CONTENT ASSISTANT (PUBLISHING)

Position: Content Assistant Type: Full Time, Entry-Level Location: Old Saybrook, CT

Overview

Tantor Media, a division of RBmedia, is one of the largest audio book publishers in the world. Tantor Media has over 20 years of experience in the audio market. Tantor Media currently has an opening for a Content Assistant, an entry-level administrative professional to support audiobook pre-production efforts. This is a hybrid position based in the state of Connecticut. Candidates must be able to conduct work in the state of CT including out of the Tantor Media headquarters in Old Saybrook, CT. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.

This is a hybrid, full-time non-exempt position (40 hours weekly) and will report directly to the Contracts and Content Manager.

Tantor Media is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Position Responsibilities (may include but not limited to):

The primary responsibility for this role is to support the Content Editors with the objective of managing data and gathering materials associated with the production of a high volume of audiobook projects annually. The accurate and timely completion of these responsibilities is essential to meeting production timeframes and company goals.

• Research rightsholders and permissions associated with the use of artwork.
• Negotiate fees (to budgetary guidelines) with external contacts for use of artwork.
• Draft and issue art licensing agreements for signature.
• Collect and submit invoices associated with the receipt of files.
• Manage assignments to completion based on production due dates.
• Assist Content Editors with administrative duties which may include database entry and record filing.
• Creation of PDF with supplemental visual materials to accompany audiobook following house style rules.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Motivated self-starter with a constant desire to expand knowledge and to meet and exceed goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline driven environment and to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with internal departments, external contacts, and industry professionals, using diplomacy and creative solutions when problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong focus and attention to detail, including ability to sit and read from a computer screen for 8 consecutive hours per day.
• Computer aptitude, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software.

Preferred skills/knowledge but not required:

Familiarity and/or prior experience with the following:

• Excel formulas and functions.
• Adobe Acrobat (text manipulation/PDF creation).
• Microsoft Access (or similar database systems).
• The Chicago Manual of Style guidelines for editorial practices; previous editing experience.

Tantor Media offers a professional, enjoyable, and fast paced work environment.

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter electronically (no calls please).

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.