A24
Localization Manager
Los Angeles
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$125kDetected 14 days ago
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About the role
- This role is based in our Los Angeles office.
- A24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all kinds of candidates.
- Our target salary range for this role is between $100,000 to $125,000.
Responsibilities
- Create English accessibility assets for US Theatrical release and for any US festival needs (English captions, Audio Description)
- Create LAS subtitled DCP for US Theatrical Release
- Manage subtitle/dub timelines for A24 International direct releases
- Help create downstream home ent entertainment files
- Create and QC of English home entertainment accessibility files (SDH subs, Audio description nearfield mix) /
- Create LAS home entertainment dub when unable to source from existing distribution deals
- Create subtitles not sourceable from distributors for any International company needs including Specialty/PR Screenings pre-sales releases, etc
- Manage language delivery needs to Airlines partners or authorize creation of materials when subs/dubs are not available
- Create Film Localization Guides for International distributors that advise on any creative intent in localization
- Create captions for International Sales Promo/trailer pieces
Requirements
- 6+ years experience in localization oversight
- Experience with combined continuity and spotting list quality control
- Intimate knowledge of language QC
- Strong global network of localization vendors
- Ability to manage multiple projects and workflows simultaneously
- Organizational and project management skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving around tight deadlines, novel situations, and unconventional workflows
- Strong familiarity with Music and Effects dubbing requirements
- Strong eye for creative intent in localization
Nice to have
- Fluent Spanish preferred / secondary language fluency in French, Mandarin, German, or Italian a plus
- Experience with theatrical subtitle/dubbing mastering preferred
- Familiarity with dubbing/legal restrictions a plus
Compensation
- Our target salary range for this role is between $100,000 to $125,000.
This listing is sourced directly from A24's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.