Distribution Ops Manager (Localization)
Onsite, LA 4x/week
Basic Qualifications Basic Qualifications
- Ability to conduct work assignments with increasing complexity and contributes to team objectives and outcomes that are largely operational.
- Considered developed and skilled and proficient in managing content distribution related projects with moderate supervision.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and a willingness to pivot as needed.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to focus on long-term scalability and growth of the business.
- Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to command a room.
- Communicates Effectively developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- A collaborative spirit, especially as an expert at getting things done, and a high degree of comfort communicating with executive level business partners.
- Decision quality, ability to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Ability to dissect workflows and make tool recommendations that lead to more efficient and effective processes.
- Must have Localization experience and understand the process of creating localized dubbed audio and subtitles.
- Requires some level of specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise
- Understand of digital content distribution concepts and technologies including EHV, TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, PayTV, Hotels, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cultivates innovation, ability to create new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
- Familiarity with production and post-production workflows and UHD, HDR, and Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos technologies.
- Ability to question the way we do things and recommend alternative solutions that drive impact for the business.
- Comfortable using various data management systems and tools (e.g. Google and Microsoft suites, Smartsheet, Airtable, & Tableau).
- Thorough understanding of data security best practices a plus.
- A personal affinity for the brands and franchises of The Walt Disney Company.
- Experience with managing high profile projects with moderate supervision (3+ years).
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications The skills needed for the Distribution OPS Manager role include:
- Familiarity with AirTable and SmartSheets.
- Knowledge of content management and content asset storage systems.
- Understanding of the localization process, including the creation of dubs and subtitles.
- General knowledge of the streaming ecosystem and how projects are launched.
- Strong project management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Typical Day: The role involves research requests, cost estimates for servicing, planning, and project management from start to finish.
- Qualifications: Desired qualifications include knowledge of Airtable, Smart Sheets, content management, localization processes, streaming ecosystem, and strong project management skills.
- Managing the release plan, which involves sourcing assets, localization requirements, and coordinating with vendors and the media delivery team.
- Building comprehensive release plans, including timelines for asset preparation and delivery.
- Working with the servicing team to place localization orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinating with content planning to target release dates that align with territory needs and senior leadership.
In essence, they oversee the entire release process from planning to execution.
A typical day in the life of the Distribution OPS Manager involves:
- Conducting research to determine inventory for titles owned and checking the workability of assets.
- Generating cost estimates for servicing and releasing content on D Plus.
- Collaborating with the research team and servicing team to manage these estimates.
- Communicating costs and modifications to the content planning team.
- Planning and coordinating with the servicing team to check vendor status and assign vendors to projects.
- Managing and shepherding projects from start to finish, including handling emergency requests and timely fixes
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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