Director, Content Acquisition & Development

Audible

Newark, NJ

Description
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. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.
About This Role
The Audible Books Content Acquisitions Team owns the full cycle business relationships for new deal generation for our audiobooks program as well as for Audible Originals. As a member of the team you will help execute our acquisition strategy for audio rights with authors, agents, publishers, and recognized IP brands. You will support and contribute to a team that executes a high volume of complex dealmaking and will independently negotiate a number of deals. You also will be responsible for special projects that will help refine our strategic goals. You will partner closely with members of the team and with the Content Services and Legal teams, and will work closely with external agents, authors, and publishers.
About You
You are an experienced negotiator with the ability to close a high volume of deals for book based and audio original content with literary agents, authors, writers and publishers. You are a strategic developer with the responsibility for acquiring content that will impact Audible’s overall business. You are a trusted relationship manager conducting full lifecycle deal generation, from evaluating submissions, to making offers, to working with internal partners on release strategy for each title.
As a Director, Content Acquisition & Development (North America), you will...
Work to prepare projects for internal support and valuation through collection of data and preparation of budgets, P&Ls, and proposed deal and creative terms
Structure and negotiate deals with authors, agents, publishers and other content creator partners
Grow and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners, such as authors, agents, managers, and publishers
Manage and execute high-volume deal flow against specific metrics
Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms if necessary
Work closely with other key stakeholders within Audible, such as Editorial/Creative, Marketing, PR, Content Services, and Content Creation
Coordinate with members of the content teams at Audible to maintain consistency in messaging and policy
Passionately work on the evolution and consumption of audio content and storytelling
About Audible
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Basic Qualifications
Experience negotiating complex agreements with a firm understanding of legal terminology and reasoning
Experience with data/analytics and using data to make decisions
Experience in the traditional book space with content with content acquisition and/or rights licensing experience across popular genres
5+ years of publishing, audio, or entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
Experience with intellectual property rights
Verbal and written communication skills with experience translating complex concepts and ideas across the organization
Experience working across cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in the audio business, acquiring or licensing audio rights
Passionate about storytelling, the evolution of audio, and consuming audio content
Experience in project management
Skilled using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and company-wide sales and project management tools
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $130,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $215,000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Audible, Inc. - B13
Job ID: A3149734

Posted 2025-12-30

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