Localization Producer

Job Localization Producer

Description

POSITION TITLE: Localization Producer

LOCATION: Burbank, CA (Hybrid)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position Overview As a member of the Marketing Localization team, you are a champion of Deluxe localization services, and you continually elevate standards to provide best in class client experience, working closely with localization operations and production teams globally.

In this role, you partner with our clients to create and deliver world class marketing campaigns multiple franchises, features, series, and languages. You drive localization of audio, GFX, subtitling and related assets while ensuring high-quality localization of new and existing entertainment content. Partnering directly with our amazing clients, operational & production teams, and other partners, you determine localization production schedules and work with global colleagues so that localized marketing assets are delivered on time.

You will succeed if you're passionate about localization, constantly striving for excellence and possess the autonomy to deliver world class client experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders globally across all levels and functions.
• Manage large localization projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, high quality, and adherence to budget constraints.
• Drive project scheduling and work with teams to get commitments toward production milestones.
• Improve localization pipeline in collaboration with leadership, Localization, Operations and Product teams.
• Make independent decisions while working under pressure in potentially ambiguous situations to meet aggressive deadlines. Escalate and seek guidance as necessary.
• Monitors localization service quality and ensures that continuous process improvement efforts are planned and executed by internal teams or vendors.
• Anticipate risks and devise mitigation strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in localization, preferably as a Localization Producer or Project Manager within the marketing, trailer, entertainment, or gaming industries.
• Experience with audiovisual localization workflows for subtitling and localized VO/Dubbing.
• Experience with project set-up, assignment and tracking for large projects, delivering results, and exceeding client expectations.
• Experience in end-to-end localization process for marketing, trailers, entertainment and/or gaming.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to cultivate productive and positive relationships with internal and external partners, managers, and peers across different regions.
• Efficient in managing time and multiple projects/tasks effectively, with ability to prioritize competing demands while meeting tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and the capacity to adapt to evolving project requirements and stakeholder expectations.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent Communicator; relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography; builds rapport and constructive relationships; picks up on interpersonal and group dynamics and tailors communication style.
• Curious; eager to learn new skills and tools and ask the right questions.
• Courageous; not afraid to challenge yourself and others to do the right thing and create accountability.

EXTRAS

• Experience with localization platforms, file formats, project management tools and databases.
• Experience with Machine Translation or other emerging AI concepts.
• Knowledge of multiple languages.
• Familiarity with entertainment localization with a focus on short form/marketing content

About the Company

Deluxe, a subsidiary of Platinum Equity, is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video, and online content. Since 1915, Deluxe has been the trusted partner for the world's most successful Hollywood studios, independent film companies, TV networks, exhibitors, advertisers and others, offering best-in-class solutions in post-production, distribution, asset and workflow management, and cloud-based technologies.

With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented individuals, developers, and industry veterans worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com. We offer competitive pay and benefits program including medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more.

Diversity Statement

Deluxe is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Deluxe. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

This role is based in Burbank, CA and the base pay range for this role is $64,209.60 - $80,262.00 annually. Actual amounts will vary depending on education, skills, experience, and geographic location.