Since 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and low vision.

There’s no other place like it. Creating things that make a real difference in people’s lives is what we do.

Mission: A world leader in empowering people who are blind or low vision by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and services for lifelong success.

ABIDE: Here at the American Printing House for the Blind, we live by the motto, “Welcome Everyone”. Many modern organizations value diversity and inclusion: we choose to go further, understanding that more must be done to foster a sense of belonging in our institution. To that end, we are committed to advancing accessibility and belonging, as well as inclusion, diversity, and equity in all aspects of our workspace, and to enriching our company with our distinct life experiences.

$19.23/hour – $23.59/hour | Salary is negotiable dependent upon experience.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Accessible, Diverse, and Inclusive Workforce
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Health Insurance covered at 80% for employees – plans include family planning benefits
• HSA Plan and FSA Plan – both include company contribution!
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Health and Well-being initiatives
• 401(k) Plans with company match and immediate vesting
• Company provided Short Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Disability
• 4 weeks PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
• Optional Hybrid Work Schedule
• Voluntary Pet Insurance

Reporting to the Studio Director, the Audio Book Editor is responsible for operating recording equipment and directing narrators for style and pronunciation during sessions.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule for those who reside in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Research and format books and magazines for recording.
• After recording, follow print copy of book while listening to recorded version to check for errors, mispronunciations, proper formatting, and background noise.
• Utilize in-house software to edit audio files and create Digital Talking Books.
• Maintain paper and electronic records.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Computers and online search engines.
• Digital audio software.
• Analog tape machines.
• Extensive research materials including dictionaries and professional sources, such as authors and professors.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics, Foreign Language, Communications, or a related field is required.
• Pronouncing knowledge of at least one foreign language, or coursework in at least one foreign language is required. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Successful candidate must pass a test to measure the ability to recognize problems in recorded materials.
• Proficient word processing ability and research and organizational skills required.
• Experience or interest in audio software processing is preferred.

To apply: click here. If you have trouble accessing the application through Paycom, please contact Ryan Ward at rward@aph.org.