At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.
We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.
Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com
The Project Manager provides direct support to the Coordinator of the Media & Entertainment (M&E) team in Brazil, assisting with production-related decisions and overseeing all stages of ongoing projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that all production processes follow established timelines, guaranteeing on-time deliveries, and maintaining clear communication with internal teams, talent, freelancers, and clients.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple workflows simultaneously. They must be comfortable working with spreadsheets, internal tracking systems, approval processes, documentation, and continuous monitoring of all production phases—from pre-production through post-production.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that all project production processes are executed within established deadlines.
- Provide daily status updates to the Coordinator regarding all ongoing productions and workflow stages.
- Manage and update client financial spreadsheets, including daily freelancer cost updates.
- Maintain direct communication with clients, delivering weekly progress reports and status updates.
- Negotiate delivery dates and timelines with freelancers based on project demands.
- Manage multiple project timelines simultaneously, ensuring alignment across all teams and production stages.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project cost spreadsheets, covering all phases of pre-production, production, and post-production.
Requirements
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple workflows and production stages simultaneously.
- Exceptional organizational abilities, ensuring accurate tracking of schedules, deliverables, and operational processes.
- Advanced communication skills (written and spoken), including the ability to report daily progress, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain direct communication with clients.
- Proficiency in managing spreadsheets (Google Sheets / Excel), including cost tracking, financial updates, and performance dashboards.
- Experience negotiating deadlines and aligning delivery expectations with freelancers and team members.
- High attention to detail, especially when handling documentation, approvals, financial data, and production tracking.
- Strong time-management capabilities, ensuring all project milestones and deliverables are met on schedule.
- Ability to work under pressure, balancing tight deadlines and multiple priorities across different stages of production.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset, anticipating workflow issues and recommending solutions.
- Comfort using internal communication tools, including email, chat platforms, and tracking dashboards.
- Familiarity with media, audio, dubbing, or content production workflows is a strong plus.
- Advanced English (written and spoken), required for client communication and documentation.
Benefits
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.
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Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: Americas, Brazil, São Paulo
Area of Work: Audio
Service: Media & Entertainment
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid
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What We Do
Keywords Studios is an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry and beyond.
We bring to life digital content that entertains, connects, challenges and educates people worldwide.
Established in 1998, and now with more than 65 facilities in 22 countries strategically located in Asia, the Americas, Australia and Europe, we provide integrated art creation, marketing services, software engineering, testing, localization, audio and customer care services across more than 50 languages and 16 games platforms to a blue-chip client base of more than 950 clients across the globe.
