Audio Editor, Bloomsbury Audio

• Editorial delivery of audiobook titles across Academic and Professional lists
• Casting audiobook narrators
• Liaising with authors and agents
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure timely and within-budget productions
• Negotiating with agents
• Attending studios
• Building rapport with colleagues across the business
• Contributing to the success of the wider audio list
• Upholding Bloomsbury’s creative standards in audio publishing

• A creative and passionate audio professional with strong editorial judgment and an understanding of audiobook production
• Confident managing multiple projects
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative publishing environment

and Competencies

• Well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability
• Attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality work
• Commercial awareness and ability to work within budget constraints
• An ear for casting, and a diverse approach to finding the right voice for every book
• An understanding of the audio market and key trends
• Experience in academic publishing is desirable

• Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button.
• Detail how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role.
• Deadline: 23:59 on Monday 6th of July 2026.
• For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.
• Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if they exceed the required number of applications.

• Salary Range: £30,500 - £35,800 depending on skills and experience
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
• Allocated office days for this role are: Tuesday and Thursday
• Holidays: 25 days holiday, 3.5 days Christmas company holiday

• Two paid Personal Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
• Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year (minimum one week, maximum two weeks)
• Season Ticket Loan
• Learning & Development - Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub
• Share Save Scheme
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Peppy Health App
• In-house Doctor
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• EAP Advice and Counselling
• Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources

• The role is a full-time permanent position.
• The role is based at our London office: 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP.
• Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.