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“Knowing that a feature I worked on is being used and benefits so many people around the world is one of the major reasons I love working at Audible.” Oluwaleke Aina, software development engineer, shares about his career journey, the impact of his work, and how the People Principles inspire him every day.
“I get to do meaningful work that I’m passionate about and proud of.” Brittany Jade McCombs, Sr. Manager of Production Management, talks about her compelling work with legendary musicians on Audible’s Words + Music series, and how a supportive environment can make all the difference when returning to work as a new mom.
“I'm amazed how my code is touching so many people.” Kathy Le, a Software Development Engineer who joined Audible by way of our Resilient Coders apprenticeship program, shares the most rewarding aspects of her new career in tech and how she made the leap from personal training to coding.
We're excited to expand our work with AeroFarms, a Newark-based business transforming agriculture by growing flavorful, safe, healthy food all year-round in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way. Watch to learn how we're bringing their microgreen system to our Newark hub and incorporating these superfoods into salad, soups, smoothies and more for our employees.
St. Jules Desir is passionate about contributing to the growth of those around him. After he was accepted to USC with the aid of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, St. Jules received a full scholarship to pursue his MBA and secured an internship before his program even started. He connected our team with the nonprofit organization to give the same opportunity to people from backgrounds underrepresented in business education and corporate leadership. As a finance manager at Audible, he works alongside our marketing teams to determine the best return on investment for spending. He’s also the co-lead of Audible's Black Employee Network (BEN), where he wants to inspire others to share their advice and career stories.
We enjoyed a busy Pride Month at Audible, highlighting a spectrum of LGBTQIA+ voices. From interviews with creatives, to an immersive experience with Audible Theater and a skate party co-hosted by Audible PRIDE and Audible’s Black Employee Network, we celebrated all month long.
After taking a career break in 2019, Claudia Galindez found it “dishearteningly difficult” to find an available path for returning to work – until she discovered Audible’s “Next Chapter” Returnship program. “I was fascinated that this was even a thing. The program requirements fit me to a tee, and I saw this as my way back into the industry.” In a conversation with Shondaland, Claudia, a security engineer, shares her experience returning to work and how our returnship program empowers caregivers.
Growing up, Lisa Del Monte saw how much technology would have helped their grandfather, and it inspired them to make a difference in people’s lives. Now they lead Audible’s UX accessibility efforts, helping customers to connect with cherished stories.
Amplifying underrepresented voices is a key part of our mission. Through our Indigenous Writers’ Circle in Canada, created in collaboration with Yulu Public Relations, we’re able to support emerging Indigenous writers from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to hone their skills. The mentor team also advised on submitting work to journals, publishers and agents, in addition to connecting writers with their networks. We’re currently accepting applications through the end of May for our second cohort. Learn more about our writers and their mentors from the inaugural class below.
Congratulations to Don Katz, Audible’s founder and executive chairman, for being named one of Publishers Weekly’s “25 Book Business Change Makers.” From his pioneering creation of the first portable digital audio player to his continued work amplifying underrepresented voices, his vision has forever changed how listeners worldwide make dynamic content part of their daily lives.
