Production Associate Director, Audible Japan

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. Basic qualifications: - Experience in team management and building (including coaching and mentoring) - 8+ years of experience in audiobook production, audio content, publishing, broadcasting, film/video, or a related industry - Experience with full production lifecycle management from planning and pre-production through recording, post-production, QA, and delivery across multiple titles, with experience overseeing a production portfolio or leading a production team - Project management skills managing multiple titles, studios, talent, and deadlines in parallel, including workload allocation and priority-setting for team members - Experience with stakeholder management including coordination, negotiation, and reporting to senior leadership to support decision-making - Experience developing production strategies, capacity plans, and cost optimization initiatives - Data-driven approach to managing budgets, schedules, quality, and risks, with proficiency in production management tools, spreadsheets, and dashboards - Experience leveraging AI technologies including generative AI and digital tools to automate and improve workflows, with experience driving team adoption - Professional proficiency in Japanese with English communication ability for collaboration with global teams - Knowledge of and commitment to copyright, data protection, and information security compliance Preferred: - Experience producing audiobooks, podcasts, audio dramas, or Audible Originals - Experience in direction, editing, or quality management for Japanese-language audio content - Working experience with publishers, talent agencies, or recording studios - Experience implementing AI-powered tools such as transcription, audio analysis, and QA automation into production workflows - P&L management or production cost optimization project experience - Experience leading large-scale production workflow transformation or system implementation projects - Experience in content production at Amazon or a similar technology company Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.