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Leading creator and provider of premium digital spoken audio content, offering customers a rich destination for insight and inspiration to enhance their lives. read more
Audible, Inc. Company Culture
Audible, Inc. Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Audible, Inc. Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
BHappiness
BGender
BPerks & Benefits
BCEO Rating
C+Audible, Inc. CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Don Katz
67 /100
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Diversity at Audible, Inc.
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Audible, Inc. have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Audible, Inc.
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Audible, Inc. have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Audible, Inc. eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-27
Audible, Inc. employees are -27% more likely to recommend Audible, Inc. as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Audible, Inc.
Working at Audible, Inc. is rated below average by 63 employees, across various culture dimensions. Audible, Inc. employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Audible, Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Audible, Inc. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Audible, Inc.
C
Overall Company Culture at Audible, Inc. is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Audible, Inc. ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Audible, Inc. Employee Reviews
Out of 77 Audible, Inc. employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Audible, Inc. improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
Positive Reviews From Audible, Inc. Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?There's free food and it's mostly decent.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Decent healthcare and dental coverage.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Inclusiveness, open discussions, warmth in the office
Constructive Feedback From Audible, Inc. Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication. Understanding how the work gets done. Having a compelling vision for the future. Public speaking. Effective management practices.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The leadership team needs to actually lead. They need to pay more attention to data. They need to make decisions based on the needs of our customers.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I would feel better if they continued to make sure that tenured employees are paid as well as new employees. Only addressing this once in a blue moon for PR value is not enough.
Audible, Inc. Company Information
Audible, Inc. Company Overview
Leading creator and provider of premium digital spoken audio content, offering customers a rich destination for insight and inspiration to enhance their lives.
Audible, Inc. was founded in 1996 and its current CEO is Don Katz. Since its inception 30 years ago, Audible, Inc. has grown to 1500 employees.
Audible, Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
Audible, Inc. Mission & Values
We are a company whose entrepreneurial spirit has defined us since our founding in 1995. We are pioneers and inventors who are not afraid to disrupt the status quo, and we apply that innovative approach to everything we do—from revolutionizing an art form to enacting positive change in the cities and countries in which we operate.
Audible, Inc. Vision Statement
Audible's People Principles celebrate who we are and where we've been, and guide the way we work shoulder to shoulder to enhance the lives of our millions of customers. They reflect and apply to everyone who works at Audible—the entrepreneurs and operators, the dreamers and the doers, those who have worked here for 20 years and those who have arrived in the past few weeks and months. Our People Principles: BE CUSTOMER OBSESSED • IMAGINE & INVENT BEFORE THEY ASK • ARTICULATE THE POSSIBLE & MOVE FAST TO MAKE IT REAL • STUDY AND DRAW INSPIRATION FROM CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY • ACTIVATE CARING
| Headquarter | One Washington Park Newark, NJ 07102 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | audible.com/about |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | 888-283-5051 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.audiblecareers.com |
| Social Sites |
Audible, Inc. Competitors
Audible, Inc. competitors include Amazon. Audible, Inc. ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Audible, Inc. compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Chandana leads a team of mobile and web engineers. Her goal is to get the best technology into the user’s hands as quickly as possible.
Newark is Audible’s hometown, and the newly-opened Innovation Cathedral illustrates one of the many ways Audible continues to invest in its community. The Cathedral is a cutting-edge workspace in a now state-of-the-art historic landmark and a living example of how what was once abandoned can be reborn. It’s all part Audible’s commitment to Newark’s next chapter - making Newark the new innovation capital. This video explores the rich history of Newark’s past and highlights the potential for the future. Learn more about Audible's Innovation Cathedral and our Newark neighborhood at https://adbl.co/InnovationCathedral.
Matt works with content providers to transform their content into the listening experience Audible listeners love.
Noemi merges the technical side and the business side of the company to create a robust listening experience for all customers.
Audible, Inc. Employees
Audible, Inc. has 1500 employees. 63 employees at Audible, Inc. have reviewed Audible, Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 63 Audible, Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Audible, Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at Audible, Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Audible, Inc. are generally satisfied with their team. 63 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Audible, Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Audible, Inc. believe the environment at Audible, Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Audible, Inc. is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at Audible, Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Audible, Inc. are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Audible, Inc. employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Audible, Inc. report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Audible, Inc. have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
83% of Audible, Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
60% of Audible, Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Audible, Inc. employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
74% of Audible, Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Audible, Inc. - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Audible, Inc. KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Audible, Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Audible, Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Audible, Inc. CEO & Leadership
Audible, Inc. CEO - Don Katz
67 /100
Audible, Inc.’s CEO Don Katz started in this role in 1997. Don’s approval rate is just above average, putting Don in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Don Katz is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Audible, Inc. offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Don is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees in the Communications department. However, employees in the Design department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Audible, Inc.’s competitors, Don Katz ranks just below Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy. With Don’s leadership, Audible, Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Don was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Audible, Inc. Leadership
The Audible, Inc. Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Don Katz, Chief Marketing Officer John Harrobin, and Head of International and Emerging Businesses Chris Cooper
John Harrobin Chief Marketing Officer
John Harrobin joined Audible in 2017 and leads its Marketing and Strategic Partnerships teams. Previously, John served... read more
Chris Cooper Head of International and Emerging Businesses
Chris joined Audible in 2016 and leads its international operations and expansion strategy as well as emerging business... read more
Cynthia Chu Chief Financial Officer
Abhinav Mathur joined Audible in 2014 with years of experience at Staples and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia,... read more
Sanjay Tiwary Chief Information Officer
Sanjay joined Audible in 2015 as Chief Information Officer (CIO). He has extensive operating and industry-relevant... read more
Beth Anderson EVP and Publisher
Beth Anderson has been at Audible since its earliest days and is currently EVP and Publisher. Before joining Audible in... read more
Richard Stern Chief Product Officer
Richard Stern joined Audible in 2016 to lead Product Management. Richard has served in key product leadership roles at... read more
Matthew Thornton Head of Global Corporate Affairs
Matt joined Audible in 2009 and has run communications for the company since 2012. Previously, he held editorial... read more
Abhinav Mathur SVP, Customer Care
Abhinav Mathur joined Audible in 2014 with years of experience at Staples and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia,... read more
Audible, Inc. Salaries
How much does Audible, Inc. pay?
How much do people at Audible, Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Audible, Inc. is $116,932, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,105, or $55 per hour.
At Audible, Inc., the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $280,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,776 annually. Average Audible, Inc. salaries by department include: IT at $102,572, Business Development at $105,558, Admin at $54,439, and Customer Support at $77,200. Half of Audible, Inc. salaries are above $115,105.
38 employees at Audible, Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 116 ratings) while 37 employees at Audible, Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 40 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Audible, Inc. employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Developer, Director of Product, and Director of Finance. Comparably data has a total of 15 salary records from Audible, Inc. employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $280k | $280k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
$116,932*
Average Compensation
$115,105*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Audible, Inc. Salaries by City
Audible, Inc. Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Audible, Inc.
Diverse employees at Audible, Inc. score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Audible, Inc. in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Audible, Inc. across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Audible, Inc. Perks & Benefits
Our customers span the globe, and so do we, with offices all over the world. We embrace working, living, serving, and playing in our communities. Even as we work hard, we also have fun together—playing sports, attending happy hours and concerts, and going on team outings. We moved our headquarters to Newark in 2007 to contribute to the city’s urban renaissance. We support Newark, NJ's economy by our subsidizing employee's living and dining out in the city.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Unique Office Space
Audible, Inc. PTO
Audible, Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Audible, Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Audible, Inc. Careers
Audible, Inc. Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Audible, Inc. applied for 91 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, and 1% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Audible, Inc. unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Audible, Inc. after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Audible, Inc. has a total of 1500 employees
91
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (89 out of 91)
- 0% Denied ( out of 91)
- 1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 91)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 91)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Audible, Inc. on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 41% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 11% | |
Design | 11% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
Engineering | 7% | |
Other | 22% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Union City | 4% | |
Piscataway | 4% | |
Brooklyn | 4% | |
Other | 19% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Audible, Inc.
What is Audible, Inc. address?
Audible, Inc. location is at One Washington Park
Who is the CEO of Audible, Inc.?
Audible, Inc. CEO is Don Katz, their score by employees is 67
What is Audible, Inc. eNPS?
The eNPS for Audible, Inc. is -27
What is the salary for Recruiter in Audible, Inc.?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 107k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Audible, Inc.?
The average salaries for Sales in Audible, Inc. is 148k
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