[Hiring] Audio Production Assistant @Crossway

Role Description

The Audio Production Assistant supports Crossway’s Audio Production Team in the production of audiobooks, audio Bibles, podcasts, and other audio projects. Primary responsibilities include:

• Serving as an initial quality-control reviewer for incoming recordings and productions.
• Preparing manuscripts for audio production.
• Providing additional production support as needed.

This position may be remote.

Specific Responsibilities

• Review audio recordings and productions for quality and accuracy, using specialized software (e.g., Pozotron) and careful listening to identify errors, inconsistencies, or other issues requiring correction.
• Prepare and deliver clear correction reports to the Senior Audio Production Manager.
• Assist in adapting manuscripts for audio production, ensuring that written content translates effectively to an audio format.
• Develop appropriate solutions for content that does not naturally translate to audio (e.g., diagrams, charts, or other visual elements).
• Prepare pronunciation lists and other pronunciation resources for narrators and authors according to established Audio Team guidelines.
• Provide direction and coaching to narrators, helping them achieve a tone and presentation consistent with Crossway’s audio aesthetic.
• Assist with recording sessions and other aspects of audio production involving authors, narrators, or other contributors as needed.
• Provide production support to other members of Crossway’s Book & Audio Publishing team, particularly in connection with the Crossway Podcast and other podcast series.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Audio Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Enjoy high-quality audiobooks and/or podcasts.
• Ability to hear spoken English clearly with or without assistive technology is required.
• Ability to comprehend spoken English fluently is required.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in audio production, specifically digital audio editing or live production is valuable.
• Experience in narration, live vocal performance, and/or directing of talent is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Publishing Ministry Commitment

Commitment to the Crossway publishing ministry and vision, as summarized in the following statement of purpose:

• To bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior.
• To help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible and the Christian life.
• To bear witness to God’s Truth, Beauty, and Righteousness, and the Lordship of Christ in every area of life.
• To glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.

Personal Qualities

This position contributes in a meaningful way to the Christian calling and ministry work of Crossway. Candidates should demonstrate:

• A love for God’s word and his church.
• Commitment to an evangelical, historic Reformation understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and Christian doctrine.
• A genuine faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
• Active participation in a local church.
• A pleasing personal demeanor with a servant’s heart.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and illness days for full-time employees (part-time employees PTO accrual based on hours worked).
• 11 paid holidays for full-time employees (part-time employees holiday pay dependent on schedule).
• Participation in retirement plan including 25% company match of up to $1,500 for full-time and part-time employees (temporary employees not eligible).

Salary

The salary range for this position is $18-21 per hour. The position provides a competitive salary based on previous work experience, education, acquired skills, and established relationships. The salary is commensurate with current standards for comparable positions and responsibilities within publishing and other leading not-for-profit ministries.