Audio Production Manager (German Speaking)

ROLE DESCRIPTION

ROLE TITLE                          Audio Production Manager (FTC)

LOCATION                            London/Hybrid/Some travel to Europe

TERM                                     18 Months fixed term contract, full time

REPORTING TO                     Head of Audio Development

WHO WE ARE

Pottermore Publishing is the global digital audiobook and eBook publisher of J.K. Rowling’s multi-million bestselling Harry Potter series and associated titles from the Wizarding World. Working with a global network of retail and library partners, we prioritise accessibility, creativity, and innovation as we bring these beloved stories to life for each generation of readers and listeners to discover.

We work closely with our colleagues at The Blair Partnership in a shared workspace and culture. Together, we’re focused on making things happen which deliver real-world, creative and commercial impact. We achieve this by believing and staying true to our joint values: Expertise, Partnership, Integrity, Creativity.

Pottermore Publishing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where all talent and potential is valued. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives, and recognise how this adds to our business.

WHAT OUR TEAM DOES

The production team within Pottermore is focused on the creation of brand new, and often large-scale audio Harry Potter projects. They work across ground-breaking productions including the full-cast editions, plus other creative digital projects rooted in the franchise.  This team is involved with all stages of production including development, casting, scripting, production and post-production and they work closely with external production partners and third-party agencies.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING  

The Audio Production Manager (DE) will work closely with the Head of Audio Development and the wider project team in the creation of a major new German language project. They will be required to communicate with a wide range of internal teams as well as maintain close contact with our external production partner who we are working with on all aspects of the production. They will also be working alongside third-party agencies in Germany.

They will be expected to use their audio skills and German language expertise to support the production including attending pre-production meetings and creative briefings, assisting with casting questions, managing script and supporting materials and QA process. Additionally, they will be giving guidance on the creation of scripted and non-scripted performance guidelines and fielding relevant pronunciation, canon and IP questions on the ground (and via chat link) working closely with the global Harry Potter brand and franchise team in the UK.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Audio Production Manager (DE) will support the production team in:

• Providing hands-on creative production management throughout project lifecycle:
  
  
  
  • Being point of contact for the pre-production & script QA process alongside our production partner
  
  
  • Providing direction and feedback on canon questions for scripting and performance guidelines (working with the wider production team and the HP brand and franchise team)
  
  
  • Providing direction on pronunciation and performance in studio recordings in Germany.
  
  
  
  


• Onboarding teams/team members at our production partners and ensuring they understand our processes and translations


• Overseeing and gaining franchise team approval for casting choices.

• Providing feedback and answering questions that come in from our production partner during pre-production, production and studio recording

• Assisting in the refinement of processes, including to produce scripts and supporting materials


• Providing creative reviews of audio as necessary

Ad hoc support to the Head of Audio Development and the wider production team as necessary.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience, Technical Knowledge and Skills

• 5+ years experience of all elements of the audio production process from pre to post-production, working across multiple genres and titles


• Fluent in German


• Experience working as part of complex audio production team


• Experience of working with actors and the casting process, with the ability to apply these skills to working in overseas market you may be unfamiliar with


• Audio project management and stakeholder management experience


• Adaptable approach with an ability to cope with change


• Ability to prioritise your workload across multiple workstreams and deliver against tight deadlines


• Collaborative, organised with rigorous attention to detail


• Strong team-working skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships with internal and external teams


• Knowledge and understanding of the Harry Potter stories preferred

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Competitive Salary


• Company Bonus Scheme


• Hybrid working policy (1 day/week working from home)


• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) – with an additional day awarded every year after your 2-year anniversary with us, up to a cap of 30 days.


• Progressive and inclusive policies around Carers, IVF, Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, etc.


• Enhanced maternity leave (18 weeks at full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks immediately after birth, and 10 additional days over the following 12 months, at full pay)


• Group Pension Plan where we contribute 5% and annual pensions workshops


• Life Assurance of 4 times salary


• Health Insurance (currently with Vitality)


• Health Shield Cashback Plan – dental, optical, physio and wellbeing benefits and much more.


• Annual Creative Bursary to spend on the creative activity of your choice.


• 2 paid days off per year to spend volunteering and giving back to your favourite cause or community project.


• Monthly Lunch & Learn events – hearing great stories from colleagues, clients and external speakers


• Regular fundraising events to raise money for our charity of the year. 2025/26’s charity is 4Louis.


• Seasonal company parties and team lunches


• Subsidised on-site massages


• Learning and Development opportunities, including an in-house Mentoring Programme