Dan Zitt
About Dan Zitt
Dan Zitt is the Senior Vice President of Content Production at Penguin Random House, overseeing the production of over fifteen hundred audiobooks annually. He created Ahabtalent.com and has collaborated with notable companies and individuals to advance the audiobook industry.
Company
Dan Zitt is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Content Production at Penguin Random House, based in New York, New York.
Title
Dan Zitt holds the position of Senior Vice President of Content Production at Penguin Random House, overseeing the production of audiobooks.
Education and Expertise
Dan Zitt studied Writing and achieved an English degree from New Jersey City University. His extensive background in content production, particularly in the audiobook industry, demonstrates his comprehensive expertise in the field.
Career Background
Dan Zitt has an extensive career in content production, particularly in the realm of audiobooks. His career began at the Penguin Publishing Group as an Associate Production Editor from 1996 to 1999 in New York. He then moved to Random House Inc., where he held several roles: Executive Producer (1999-2006), Director of Master Recording (2006-2011), and Director of Audio Production (2011-2013). In 2013, he transitioned to Penguin Random House and served as Vice President of Content Production until 2018. Since 2018, he has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Content Production.
Major Projects and Initiatives
During his tenure at Penguin Random House, Dan Zitt has overseen the production of over fifteen hundred audiobooks annually with a bi-coastal production team. He developed content in cooperation with notable companies like HBO, Dr. Seuss, and Lucasfilm. He created Ahabtalent.com, a globally-reaching casting website for audiobook voice talent that was launched in Fall 2020. This platform has successfully expanded the talent pool to over 8,000 actors worldwide. Dan also negotiated the SAG/AFTRA audiobook contract and conceptualized 'The Whistleblower Report,' achieving over half a million downloads.
Adaptations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Dan Zitt developed and implemented a new production model to ensure the continuity of the publishing program's schedule for day-and-date releases. This initiative allowed the company to maintain its production targets despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.