Associate Project Manager

Disney Character Voices International is the department that maintains the quality and consistency of Disney character voices across all products and languages.  Additionally, this department oversees the dubbing into foreign languages of all Disney productions, including Feature Animation, Live Action films, Home Video product, Television, Interactive product and Consumer products for distribution around the world.

Job Summary:

The objective of this position is to support the day-to-day management of various workflows relating to production & localization.

This person will manage audio dubbing orders, reference materials, international timelines, dubbing studio outreach, and territory communications.

This job requires interface with multiple business units at TWDC; therefore, the candidate must have sensitivity to customer service and a sense of diplomacy.

Responsibilities include:

• Ownership of assigned dubbing production slate by providing solutions to workflow issues

• Provide timely feedback to Sr . Management on delays or challenges

• Supervise the completion of dubbed audio, contracts, scripts, etc.. from global dubbing studios

• Measure and track various localization assets from order to inventory

• Work with the Content Protection group to ensure compliance

• Identify & create key metrics that allow process improvements for our business management system

• Monitor vendor performance and provide detailed analysis to Sr . Management

• Proactively identify & present operational efficiencies in areas of responsibility

• Create structure in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

• Ensure thorough, accurate, and timely completion of assignments

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and manage expectations

• Adaptability and resilience to quick changes in priorities, technology, tools, and workflow

• Report to various internal stakeholders on project status.

• Create and publish presentations related to ad-hoc projects and/or production related topics

• Maintain Contact database for dub studios and vendors

• Set agreed upon operating procedures & client metrics

• Develop, update, and maintain clear and comprehensive process documentation to support workflow standardization and operational efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Project management experience in localization

• General knowledge of dubbing reference and localization materials

• Strong project management skills & ability to track multiple projects at a time

• Experience working in a high-volume production environment with multiple simultaneous

• projects and tight deadlines.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to achieve common goals

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient ability to work in Google sheets, Smartsheets and Excel

• Ability to work with Google Apps Scripts

• Technical knowledge in Audio/Video and digital media

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Television or Film Production, Communications, or related field

• Experience in managing dubbing workflow

• Extensive knowledge of localization workflows and tools in the entertainment industry

• Vocational School Certification

The hiring range for this position in California is $80,800.00 to $104,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.