the Ladders
Content Acquisitions Manager
the Ladders, Solon, OH
Company Description
Company Description
Playaway Products revolutionized the business of audiobooks in 2005 with Playaway, a pre-loaded audiobook player. Since then, Playaway Products have expanded into a portfolio of innovative technology solutions that continue to transform the way the world's best audiobook, app, eBook and video content is circulated in more than 40,000 libraries, schools, and military installations. With simple and easy-to-use technology at the core of all product development, Playaway's mission is to make digital content accessible to everyone, promote literacy, and bridge the digital divide.
Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House and headquartered in Solon, Ohio. While we have an office and space for you to come in, we also realize that some people like to work from home. We want you to be comfortable, so if that means you work remotely 100%, or if you like to spice it up and come in from time-to-time, your work environment is up to you!
https://www.playaway.com/about-us/our-team
Job Description
Playaway Products is looking for a Content Acquisitions Manager to lead and enhance our content strategy across multiple products. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in the publishing industry, strong negotiation skills, proven business judgement, excellent relationship building skills, and someone that will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you have a love of learning, a passion for reading and content, and desire to lead and grow the content department, this could be an ideal opportunity for you!
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Full-time and qualified part-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, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. Playaway Products and 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.
- Full-Time
- Remote or Hybrid
- Solon, Ohio
Company Description
Playaway Products revolutionized the business of audiobooks in 2005 with Playaway, a pre-loaded audiobook player. Since then, Playaway Products have expanded into a portfolio of innovative technology solutions that continue to transform the way the world's best audiobook, app, eBook and video content is circulated in more than 40,000 libraries, schools, and military installations. With simple and easy-to-use technology at the core of all product development, Playaway's mission is to make digital content accessible to everyone, promote literacy, and bridge the digital divide.
Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House and headquartered in Solon, Ohio. While we have an office and space for you to come in, we also realize that some people like to work from home. We want you to be comfortable, so if that means you work remotely 100%, or if you like to spice it up and come in from time-to-time, your work environment is up to you!
https://www.playaway.com/about-us/our-team
Job Description
Playaway Products is looking for a Content Acquisitions Manager to lead and enhance our content strategy across multiple products. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in the publishing industry, strong negotiation skills, proven business judgement, excellent relationship building skills, and someone that will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you have a love of learning, a passion for reading and content, and desire to lead and grow the content department, this could be an ideal opportunity for you!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement content strategies across multiple products to achieve business objectives.
- Support acquisitions work including presentations, pitches, contract negotiations, identifying opportunities to source content as well as key content providers.
- Cultivate partnerships across external publishing partners, Playaway content and product teams, and international stakeholders to deliver the best content experience to customers.
- Manage book industry publisher relationships, develop global process, and work with diverse internal and external partners to bring content to our programs that customers will love.
- Successfully negotiate advances and royalties. Draft, finalize and approve legal contracts to acquire audiobooks, alternative audio formats, print books, ebooks and apps.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress.
- Research and understand information about market trends to drive recommendations for content products, curation, acquisition.
- Manage Playaway's internal studio imprint, B1 Studios, by identifying, pursuing and acquiring audio rights and overseeing the audio creation process from beginning to end.
- Lead and manage an Acquisitions team of three.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in content acquisition and licensing with ability to initiate and manage relationships with executive leaders and decision-makers
- Superior communication skills for internal and external contracts and ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and executive level leaders.
- Proficient in analyzing data and aligning outcomes with business objectives
- Highly organized and attentive to detail
- Knowledge of trends and processes in the publishing industry desirable
- Experience in publishing and/or digital media highly valued
- Willingness to travel and attend industry trade shows and events up to 30%
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5 to 10 years' experience in acquisitions, preferably in the publishing/media industry
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Full-time and qualified part-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, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. Playaway Products and 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.