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As the Senior Manager, International Localization Dubbing EMEA, you will report to the Senior Director of International Dubbing
We are considering applicants for our London location.
You will manage a team dedicated to producing dubs in EMEA languages. Using vendor partners, you will manage the quality and on-time delivery of episodic and marketing content and related asset deliverables
You will also be a vital communication bridge between our translation, vendor, distribution, and programming teams for any topics related to EMEA dubbing. You will be an agent of change and a leading voice when new systems and processes are adopted
Your years of experience and expertise in localization will allow you to confidently lead your team through our company's growth. You will support your teams' efforts to ensure that all localized content meets our licensors’ and Crunchyroll’s creative and technical standards in an efficient and time-sensitive environment
Core Areas of Responsibility- Team Management
- Partner with your fellow team leads to understand needs and areas of opportunity
- Establish objective goals and measures of success for team members, while inspiring them to innovate and explore change
- Collaborate with team members to ensure projects are running smoothly
- Support a high-performing team by mentoring and coaching team members
- Support the development and roll-out of new standards and information
- Proactive Management
- Maintain focus on timelines and escalate to your Director where necessary
- Manage competing priorities and stakeholder communications in a timely manner to properly position projects in your team’s work queues.
- Establish a process to proactively monitor, track, and report to enable successful communication with stakeholders
- Write POs and manage payments across all EMEA projects
- Future Planning & Standard Operating Procedures
- Partner with your Director to document dubbing workflows and SOPs
- Highlight improvements and opportunities to streamline and refine processes
- Possess a deep understanding of our supply chain to identify solutions and improvements
- Data Management
- Manage OKRs, metrics, and post-mortems to identify improvement opportunities
- Lead with data to drive efficiencies and provide insights
- 8+ years of related experience in media localization
- Experience building, leading, and inspiring team members
- Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain successful relationships
- The ability to think creatively and solve problems diplomatically
- English + French, German, Spanish, and/or Italian language skills
- A passion for Anime, Japanese culture, and the Entertainment industry
- Computer Proficiency: Google Suite, PowerPoint or Keynote, Airtable, and Internet
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Business, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience working in entertainment, localization, or production-related roles.
The International Dubbing team sets the creative standard for Crunchyroll’s expansive worldwide dubbing program. We strive to produce exceptional dubs that engage and delight our audiences. We understand the level of ownership our voice actors, studios, production partners, and audiences have for our dubs, and we work on our projects with the respect this requires.
Why you will love working at CrunchyrollIn addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
- Best-in class medical, dental, and vision private insurance healthcare coverage
- Access to counseling & mental health sessions 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer 5% salary contribution into a DC Pension Plan
- Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Meals, Commuting
- Free premium access to Crunchyroll along with monthly discounts to the Crunchyroll store
- Professional Development
- Company's Paid Parental Leave
- up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
- up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Flex Time Off
- 5 Yasumi Days
- Half-Day Fridays during the summer
- Winter Break
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