Job Description

Producer, Audio Publishing

Full-Time Permanent, Toronto, ON

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you! We are currently searching for a Producer, Audio Publishing! Reporting to the Manager, Audio Publishing and Business Development, the Producer, Audio Publishing is responsible for the production of digital audio transcriptions of print books and materials to accessible and commercial standards.

Responsibilities also may include directing and advising Studio volunteers, contractors, and remote recorders in the production process.

Your impact at CNIB

• Under the direction of the department Manager, Audio Publishing, direct and support the Recording Studio in the production of digital audio recordings. Responsibilities may include scheduling, training, planning, assessment and development, post-production, and work assignments.
• Responsible for training volunteers and contractors and assisting with procedures and technology.
• Responsible for assisting remote recorders with set-up of equipment to meet department standards, as well as providing training and support, as needed.
• Respond to volunteer questions and provide direction and guidance ensuring that volunteer output meets the required standard.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for volunteers, contractors and remote recorders and provide ongoing support for them.
• Provide narration and technical support as required.
• Maintain relationships with other department units within Beyond Print, CNIB and external vendors to meet goals and facilitate the end-to-end production process.

Requirements

Who you are

• Well-developed English language capabilities and a pleasant professional-sounding reading voice; knowledge of French or other languages is a definite asset.
• Acute hearing and artistic sense for audio presentation of spoken word recordings.
• Knowledge of DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) standards and recording and production tools is an asset.
• Approachable, good relationship builder and able to work with participants with limited experience creating DAISY and commercial audiobooks.
• Proven time management and organization skills; amenable to changing priorities, deadlines, and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, problem definition and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in an organized manner.
• Professional attitude, results oriented, accountable, self-motivated, and flexible.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, written and spoken communication skills.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum post-secondary degree in Arts and Sciences or equivalent education in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with digital audio recording and editing software.
• Understanding of structured text and principles of mark-up.
• Previous experience in audio production or voice-work a definite asset.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Previous teaching and/or training experience a strong asset.
• Working in a volunteer environment or as a volunteer is an asset.
• Able to work remotely or on-site as part of a team focused on same goals.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

Apply now!

CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women, gender diverse, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. If at any stage you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your accessibility needs. We're excited to review your application!

Please note: While we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Closing date: December 16, 2022

About us

Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we're on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we're not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation.

Our diversity is our strength - we take pride in our inclusive workplace and are committed to recruiting and selecting in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. CNIB welcomes applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) to join us in expanding our capacity for inclusion in the broadest sense. To this end, we strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We enthusiastically invite applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience is a definite asset. CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Our team's health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.

At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let's talk.