Job Description

Studio Executive, Penguin Studios
Are you passionate about audiobooks and keeping creative projects running smoothly? We've got an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Penguin Studios team as a Studio Executive.
About the team
Penguin Studios is at the heart of Penguin Random House Audio, where authors, producers and world-class acting talent come together to create some of the most exciting audiobooks on the market. Our team ensures every recording session runs seamlessly, and every audiobook leaves the studio sounding its absolute best. We're proud to make Penguin Studios the chosen home for storytellers, actors and production talent alike.
The role
Once the recording wraps, the magic of post-production begins - and that's where you come in. As Studio Executive, you'll coordinate post-production for a share of our audiobook output, overseeing editing, proofing, mastering, and delivery alongside our Senior Sound Editor and Head of Production. You'll process invoicing and payments for all Penguin Studios suppliers and freelancers, making sure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.
The role also plays a key part in the hospitality that defines Penguin Studios - ensuring every guest, reader and producer feels welcome and supported during their time with us.
Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate post-production for a portion of our audiobook output, including editing, proofing, mastering and delivery.

• Own and manage the invoicing process for Penguin Studios, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

• Work with the Studio Manager to ensure producers and guests have an exemplary experience in the studios.

• Put together production credit scripts, ensuring they're ready for each week's recording sessions.

• Support the Studio Manager with production scheduling and coordination as needed.

• Manage recording and delivery of credits for audiobook buy-ins and additional marketing content.

• Take part in the studio open/close rota with the wider team.

• Handle hospitality and logistics, including lunches, refreshments and book orders for guests and authors.

What you'll bring

• You'll be a natural multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment. You'll bring exceptional organisation and communication skills, attention to detail, and a calm, solutions-focused approach to whatever comes your way.
• Curiosity about the audio landscape, including audiobooks, narration, performance, emerging formats and the world of publishing.
• An enthusiasm for learning new systems, workflows and production processes.
• An active listener of audiobooks or other long-form audio content.
• Comfortable working with high-profile guests and colleagues across teams.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Quick-thinking and calm under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with diplomacy and professionalism in every interaction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Disability Confident
If you have opted into our disability confident scheme, below is the essential criteria you must meet to be considered for our interview scheme. Please note, there may be occasions where the volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.

• Demonstrable interest in audio storytelling and/or publishing, and in the work of Penguin Studios / Penguin Random House Audio.
• Strong written communication skills, demonstrated through your application (CV and cover letter).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrable experience of organising workload and managing multiple tasks or deadlines.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including colleagues at different seniority levels and/or external suppliers.
• Demonstrable attention to detail (e.g., through examples of admin, coordination, invoicing, scheduling or similar).

Application instructions
Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role and a short paragraph telling us about a recent audiobook production you've enjoyed, by 11:59pm on 23rd January 2026.
Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length.
Salary
30,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.
Hybrid working
While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. This role is based primarily at Embassy Gardens, London, with flexibility for some hybrid working (3-4 days in the office minimum).
Company: The Random House Group Limited | Job ID: 285603

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