Media Localization Project Manager
6 Hours ago • 2-3 Years
Project Management
Job Description
Project Managers execute all language/translation projects from start to finish, serving as a single point of accountability. This role involves managing various localization projects, including IVRS, e-learning, multimedia, and TV/film content. Responsibilities span pre-production (file review, vendor selection), production (recording, audio engineering, monitoring sessions), and post-production (video editing, subtitling, quality assurance). The manager will also negotiate rates, manage deadlines, troubleshoot issues, resolve client complaints, and contribute to process improvements.
Good To Have:
- Proficiency in other languages.
Must Have:
- Execute language/translation projects from start to finish.
- Serve as a single point of accountability for project completion.
- Competency in various localization projects (IVRS, E-learning, multimedia, TV/Film).
- Handle all aspects of multimedia project management (pre-production, production, post-production).
- Negotiate rates and deadlines with contract linguists.
- Communicate issues/delays to Account Executive immediately.
- Investigate/resolve client complaints and troubleshoot issues.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Media Project Manager, preferably with corporate material.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- University Degree (preferably linguistic/translation related).
- Detail orientation with multitasking ability.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Independence in carrying out assigned tasks.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly-developed computer skills (MS Office, Windows).
Job description
Project Managers execute all language/translation projects from start to finish and serve as a single point of accountability for their successful completion.
Responsibilities:
- Competency in the following types of localization projects:
- IVRS (Interactive Voice Response Technology)
- E-learning and corporate training material
- Flash and online projects
- Radio, TV and Internet Spots
- Animated videos and cartoon
- Video and online games
- TV and Film
- Ability to handle all aspects of multimedia project management with assistance and supervision from Team Lead or Department Manager as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Pre-production: Pre-flight of audio and video projects. Reviewing audio and video files. Proper vendor selection. Scheduling voice talent, studios, video editors and subtitling technicians or suppliers. Providing concise and effective project instructions to all necessary parties.
- Production: All aspects of the recording and audio engineering processes, including set-up, file prep and conversion, Pro Tools basics, mic and level checks, pre-amp and phone patch function, slating, takes, pick-ups/re-records. Monitoring recording sessions to ensure instructions are being followed and provide feedback. Communicating effectively with engineers, talents and clients during sessions.
- Post-production: All stages of post-production such as video editing, graphic replacement, subtitling and DVD authoring. Basic audio editing competency and ability to convert audio files to required formats. Completing a thorough and accurate Final Ear to look for mistakes in audio and video files prior to delivering projects.
- Negotiate rates and deadlines with contract linguists in order to maximize profitability and project completion speed
- Communicate any issues/problems/delays/additional information to Account Executive on an immediate basis and work to troubleshoot any issues that arise
- Investigate/resolve client complaints, problem solve and work with QA/Management to ensure that appropriate systemic changes are implemented to ensure that any problems that occurred cannot be repeated
- Make recommendations to your manager on ways to improve any processes, etc. as part of TransPerfect’s commitment to continual improvement
Job requirements
Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working as a Media Project Manager, preferably working with corporate material
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, other languages would be an asset
- University Degree (preferably in linguistic/translation related studies)
- Detail orientation with the ability to multitask
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Independence in carrying out assigned tasks
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Highly-developed computer skills (MS Office, Windows)
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