Localization Manager

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive, strategic Localization Manager who will be part of the Distribution Operations team in Burbank, CA. The Localization team is responsible for the localization of artwork and metadata for all content produced within the USA, and serviced to Disney Streaming Worldwide. This position requires liaison with Disney Domestic and International Teams (Programming, Marketing, DCVI, Operations), dubbing studios and local vendors for material delivery specifications and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Management of content artwork and metadata localization workstreams: validate and certify readiness, liaising with vendors, supporting the workstream through project management and asset prep facilitation
• Effectively communicate project and title level updates cross-functionally with internal and external partners
• Collaborate with internal product and platform technology teams to ensure required delivery systems are appropriately supported
• Creation or adjustment of departmental SOPs
• Financial responsibility for invoice validation and submission
• Develop statistical metrics to enable Senior Management to analyze and act on identified information
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis
• Provide timely feedback to Manager on perceived delays or challenges to defined delivery deadlines

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in managing content localization workflow
• Minimum 3 years project management experience in localization
• Extensive knowledge of localization workflows in the entertainment industry
• International territory/market experience
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent 5+ years work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Digital Media and Distribution experience
• Exposure to developing and implementing ISO 9000 strategies