Junior Distribution Associate

Company Overview:

Headquartered in El Segundo, Podium is North America’s fastest growing digital publisher, driven by its mission is to change the lives of trendsetting storytellers by discovering, developing, and amplifying their work.

Job Overview:

Podium Entertainment is hiring a junior distribution associate. This role will work within our production team, collaborating with producers, acquisitions team, and external partners. This role has an emphasis on digital asset management and quality analysis of product listings. They will report directly to Podium’s distribution manager but will work collaboratively with the distribution and greater production team.

Responsibilities:

• Management of digital assets, predominantly audio and cover files.
• Tracking and gathering assets for submission to external partners.
• Monitoring vendor platforms for audiobook listings and ensuring overall accuracy.
• Managing ISBNs, copy editing, and inputting key data into our digital asset management system.
• Scheduling delivery and transferring digital assets to vendor partners, including uploading files to secure FTP servers.
• General admin and assistance for the distribution team, including, but not limited to, record keeping, data mining, and industry research.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for audiobooks, podcasts, and the audio industry overall (familiarity with Audible and other audiobook platforms is a plus).
• High attention to detail and organizational skills. You’ll be dealing with key metadata on a daily basis.
• Comfortable working with communication and asset management tools such as Slack, Airtable, Google Docs, Box, distribution management system (e.g., Bookwire), FileZilla, etc.
• A foundational understanding of digital publishing best practices, including familiarity with ONIX and BISAC codes

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based work setting.
• Must be able to work onsite Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from our office in El Segundo.
• General work hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with the ability to work outside of normal hours for monthly close and time-sensitive projects.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to walk, stand, and move around the office as needed.

Why Work at Podium: We offer a world-class, competitive benefits package that includes both health benefits and on-site office perks.

Benefits And Culture

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Class Pass Membership
• Paid Audible Subscription
• Full Access to LinkedIn learning

Perks (On-Site)

• Flexible Hybrid Work Environment
• Paid Parking
• Dog-Friendly office
• Annual Holiday Party