Operations Assistant - Audio - Open to remote

Penguin Random House Audio, the premiere publisher in the audiobook industry, is seeking an Audio Operations Assistant to work within the audio production team, primarily supporting freelancer payments. This division publishes over 2,000 top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks per year across multiple formats and genres. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about audio publishing and to work with a diverse range of genres.

Specifically, the Audio Operations Assistant:

1. Works with the audio producer teams in NYC and LA locations to code and process all recording production invoices from freelancers and vendors.
2. Coordinates with Accounts Payable, producers and freelancers to set up vendors in the accounts payable system.
3. Processes check requests and wire transfers.
4. Troubleshoots invoice and vendor problems, including investigation and follow-up on late invoice payments and invoices or vendor forms that require corrections.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to problem-solve and navigate issues diplomatically and professionally
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of SAP and/or FileMaker Pro a plus but not required
• Customer Service background a plus but not required

The salary for this position is $48,000.00.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

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.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.<http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/>

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 264266