Localization Specialist

Company: Insight Global
Location: Burbank
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Senior Specialist Localization is responsible for supporting the Localization team and its efforts to localize all studio content. This role has a deep understanding of Localization and works with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategy to ensure all projects are completed to our audiences, and client's high expectations. This role is also responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvement, adapting to fast changing technologies and implementing change.
Localization: Supports localization efforts across a portfolio of shows. Includes, but not limited to:

• Dubbing, Subtitling & Title Work, balancing content maker's original creative intent with local cultural sensitivities.
• Project management, including creation of vendor/partner POs and budget reporting.
• Review materials, provide creative and technical direction and support to senior management and vendors.
• This position demonstrates initiative in risk management and problem solving.
• Assist in the implementation and management of:
• Quality Assurance activities.
  Relationships & Communication: Maintains relationships with stakeholders across the studio, regional and territory teams and key vendors. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Communication relating to day to day operational activities.
  • Work closely with clients and business partners to ensure localization efforts match expectations.
  • Provide regular status updates and insights.
    Innovation & Development:
    • Develop new initiatives / workflows that support new business models and repurposing of materials for downstream use.
    • Engage with and implement New Technologies to further improve localization efforts
    • Perform special projects as necessary.
    • Personal training and development to improve localization skills and technical ability.
      Management:
      • Execute vendor assignments, monitor capacity, track deliveries as well as rejections / issues in accordance with SLA documents for each vendor.
      • Improve workflows / Continuous improvement.

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