Audiobooks Programmer

Job Description

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.

Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers in the US, UK, and Canada can now listen to one audiobook a month from Audible's unparalleled library of premium audio storytelling content, including a US catalog of more than 1 million of the most popular and enduring audiobooks in the world.

We are looking for an Audiobooks Programmer to drive engagement with our audio streaming service in US, UK, CA through audiobooks content programming. The programmer will be part of the Global Spoken Word (audiobooks and podcasts) team and will be responsible for our audiobooks programming strategy and curation including setting quarterly and monthly audiobook content themes that all content marketing teams will focus on to drive growth and engagement, in addition to curating the in-app audiobook experience. This person will work closely with audiobooks content strategy, marketing, industry relations, and product teams on customer and partner-facing initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be an avid consumer of book content and be passionate about helping customers find their next best audiobook listen. They will be creative and analytical, and adept at synthesizing learnings from customer engagement into a clear programming strategy. They have exceptional experience in programming and curation and expertise in book content, genres, titles and authors. They are able to collaborate across audiobooks content marketing, product marketing and have the ability to work independently under time constraints to deliver results. They have an entrepreneurial spirit, a creative mindset for pushing boundaries, and are comfortable with executing initiatives and experiments and possessing the ability to work effectively with a large number of stakeholders. They will need to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Key job responsibilities
• Use data, research, and expert-level knowledge of wide-ranging genres, titles and authors to create and refine curated content
• Gather, analyze, report, and act on customer engagement and content usage data
• Research the needs of specific customer segments and apply findings to craft tailored content for those audiences
• Support external partner efforts through analyzing ongoing partner content priorities and connecting to an editorial focus
• Devise and pitch ideas for curatorial efforts
• Contribute to cross-functional marketing efforts focused on audiobook content
• Provide inputs on tooling improvements and the publishing process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-years work experience in spoken word programming, editorial, or a related role.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of spoken word categories.
• Books, Audiobooks or Publishing Industry knowledge.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of current trends and history in audiobook, book and publishing industry
• Exhibits excellent judgment
• Has relentlessly high standards
• Autonomous work style and able to lead projects through completion
• Consistent use of data to drive improvements for end users
• Is able to manage multiple deliverables and deliver on-time, at pace
• Results oriented
• Flexible and nimble, able to swiftly react to a shifting landscape

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $148,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjkeeb-3-143-5-161-42 in your application.