Content Assistant

CONTENT ASSISTANT (PUBLISHING)

Company Overview:

Tantor Media, a division of RB Media, is one of the largest audio book publishers in the World. Tantor Media has over 20 years of experience in the audio market publishing over 450 exclusive titles per month.

“Tantor” is Tarzan’s elephant friend in Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first audiobook Tantor published. “Tantor” was chosen to represent the company because elephants never forget and we like to think of our titles as unforgettable. And just as those big ears make Tantor an excellent listener, the Tantor Media goal is to listen to – and respond to – our customer’s needs.

Department : Content

Location: Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Position: Content AssistantType: Full Time, Entry-Level Location: Old Saybrook, CT

Overview: Tantor Media, Inc., a division of Recorded Books, is a rapidly growing audiobook company and currently has an opening for a Content Assistant, an entry-level administrative professional to support audiobook pre-production efforts. Candidates must be able to conduct work in the state of CT, both from home, as needed, as well as out of the Tantor Media headquarters in Old Saybrook, CT. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.

This is a full-time non-exempt position (40 hours weekly) and will report directly to the Contracts and Content Manager.

Position Responsibilities (may include but not limited to):

The primary responsibility for this role is to support the Content Editors with the objective of managing data and gathering materials associated with the production of a high volume of audiobook projects annually. The accurate and timely completion of these responsibilities is essential to meeting production timeframes and company goals.

• Assist Content Editors with administrative duties, including but not limited to contracts, invoice collection, database entry and record filing
• Review of digital contract files to collect and input data points into royalties software
• Entry of new title information into various company systems; updating title records in systems when needed
• Obtain text and/or art files needed for production departments
• Assist with light editing of bibliographic material and/or creation of PDF with supplemental visual materials to accompany audiobook following house style rules

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Computer aptitude, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software
• Motivated self-starter with a constant desire to expand knowledge and to meet and exceed goals
• Must be highly organized and able to work effectively in a deadline driven environment and to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collectively with internal departments as well as external contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong focus and attention to detail, including ability to sit and read from a computer screen for 8 consecutive hours per day

Preferred skills/knowledge but not required:

Familiarity and/or prior experience with the following:

• Excel formulas and functions; V-lookups; csv imports
• Microsoft Access (or similar database systems)
• Adobe Acrobat (text manipulation/PDF creation)
• The Chicago Manual of Style guidelines for editorial practices; previous editing experience

Tantor Media offers a professional, enjoyable, and fast paced work environment.

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter electronically (no calls please)

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Tantor Media is an EO employer