5-7 years of experience in studio operations or media localization
Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary production teams
In-depth knowledge of dubbing and audio localization workflows
Strong skills in managing deadlines and resource allocation
Experience in budget monitoring and cost management
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to analyze financial performance and operational data
Responsibilities
Lead studio production teams to ensure timely and quality project delivery
Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet production demands
Set clear expectations and provide mentorship to team members
Monitor workflows to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks
Collaborate with Sales and Client Services to develop production plans
Manage budgets and contribute to cost-control initiatives
Build relationships with external vendors to meet production needs
Coordinate with global teams to align resources and practices
Support studio equipment maintenance and technical standards
Work with HR on staffing and employee matters
Develop pricing and project estimates for dubbing services
Review financial performance and recommend adjustments as needed
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Opportunities for professional development and training
Flexible work arrangements
Collaborative and inclusive company culture
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Lead and support studio production teams, including production coordination, audio engineering, and production management, to deliver projects on schedule and in line with quality and client requirements.
Plan and review workloads, staffing, facilities, equipment, and other production resources to balance capacity, deadlines, and business priorities.
Set clear priorities and expectations for direct reports; provide regular coaching, feedback, mentorship, and performance support.
Monitor production workflows and operational performance; identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality.
Partner with Sales, Client Services, and Production teams to assess project requirements, develop workable production plans, and support estimates or quotes as needed.
Manage operational costs and contribute to budget planning, resource forecasting, and cost-control initiatives while protecting delivery and quality standards.
Build and maintain effective relationships with external vendors in coordination with the Global Vendor Manager, ensuring vendor capacity and services meet local production needs.
Coordinate with other Iyuno studios and global stakeholders to align local resources, workflows, technical practices, and delivery expectations with company strategy.
Partner with engineering and technology leaders to support studio equipment readiness, maintenance, technical standards, and ongoing development of engineering capabilities.
Work with Human Resources and relevant leaders on staffing changes, employee matters, and required documentation; apply company policies consistently and escalate significant risks or issues to the EVP of America Operations.
Develop, review, and recommend client pricing, rates, and project estimates for dubbing and audio localization services, using scope, complexity, talent and studio requirements, engineering time, vendor costs, turnaround expectations, and commercial objectives.
Partner with Sales, Client Services, Production, and Finance to establish pricing assumptions, validate quotes, assess non-standard requests, and balance competitiveness, client expectations, delivery risk, and profitability.
Build and manage studio operating budgets and forecasts; monitor actuals against plan, evaluate cost drivers, and recommend actions to manage spend while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
Review project and service-line financial performance, including labor and vendor costs, capacity utilization, and margin trends; escalate material variances and recommend pricing or workflow adjustments.
Skills and experience required
Substantial experience in studio operations, dubbing, audio post-production, media localization, or a closely related entertainment production environment.
Experience leading multidisciplinary production teams and coordinating production managers, coordinators, engineers, facilities, and external vendors.
Strong understanding of dubbing and audio localization workflows, including voiceover and lip-sync dubbing, editing, mixing, and delivery requirements.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines, production capacity, resource allocation, and changing client requirements.
Experience evaluating workflows, resolving operational issues, and implementing process improvements.
Budget awareness and experience monitoring costs, vendor spend, and resource utilization.
Strong communication, stakeholder-management, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate across functions, locations, and time zones in a global organization.
Experience preparing or evaluating client estimates, service pricing, operating budgets, forecasts, and financial performance measures.
Ability to interpret cost and margin data and translate it into practical pricing, resourcing, and operational
Desirable qualifications
Experience in a multi-studio or international media localization organization.
Experience with production planning, resource-management tools, workflow optimization, or operational reporting.
Established relationships with audio production or localization vendors.
