Job Title: Localization Specialist

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Localization Specialist to manage content localization, develop strategies to support clients, and adapt to the fast-changing media landscape and emerging technologies. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality localization while maintaining the original creative intent and considering cultural sensitivities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, vendor coordination, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationships & Communication (20%)

Maintain relationships with stakeholders across studio, regional, and territory teams, as well as key vendors.
Coordinate activities between internal teams, localization vendors, and third-party clients to ensure client satisfaction.
Communicate localization updates and operational activities to business partners.

Localization Management (50%)

Oversee dubbing, subtitling, and title localization across various content types.
Manage projects, review materials, and provide creative and technical direction to localization vendors.
Develop and implement localization processes, including project briefs, creative briefs, glossaries, intellectual property management, and security.
Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure high localization standards.

Vendor Management (20%)

Assign and manage vendor workloads, ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries.
Monitor vendor performance, update service-level agreements (SLAs), and implement process improvements.

Innovation & Development (10%)

Develop new workflows to support evolving business models and content repurposing.
Explore and implement new technologies to enhance localization processes.
Engage in professional development and participate in special projects.

Required Qualifications:

1-2+ years of project management experience.
5+ years of advanced experience with Office 365 (Excel, Word).
3-5+ years of experience with media workflows, including audio/video formats, subtitles, and pipeline delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Smartsheet.
Fluency in a foreign language.
Audio translation experience.
Hands-on experience with pipeline delivery processes.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

Strong background in localization production, both physical and digital workflows.
Understanding of business practices and finance fundamentals.
Proactive and curious mindset, eager to learn and ask questions.
Ability to take initiative, drive process improvements, and maintain accountability.
Passion for media, technology, and fostering strong relationships with colleagues.
Adaptability to changing industry trends and technologies.

Education & Certifications:

College degree preferred, with an emphasis on language translation, film, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work at the intersection of content, technology, and global audiences, ensuring high-quality localization that resonates across different markets.

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