Job Posting Title:
Project - Localization Manager
Req ID:
Job Description:
Content Operations is ultimately responsible for successfully delivering Disney's entertainment and sports content to millions of people every day. This involves developing, operating, and managing a global content supply chain - the myriad of steps involved from taking a finalized TV show/movie, or live piece of content, from inside Disney to audiences around the globe, in their preferred language and format. This team also manages technology operations in Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary:We are seeking a proactive, strategic Localization Manager who will be part of the Distribution Operations team in Burbank, CA, and reporting to the Manager of Localization Operations. The Localization team is responsible for the localization of artwork and metadata for all content produced within the USA, and serviced to Disney Streaming Worldwide. This position requires liaison with Disney Domestic and International Teams (Programming, Marketing, DCVI, Operations), dubbing studios & local vendors for material delivery specifications and timelines. The role will require strong collaboration with multiple global teams across the company.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in localization management to lead the day-to-day requirements for localization operations. This person will assist in guiding the policies and procedures around metadata and artwork orders, technical specification, reference materials, international timelines, studio outreach, and territory communications. This job requires interface with multiple business units within TWDC; therefore, the candidate must have sensitivity to customer service and a sense of diplomacy. This person will be a point of contact for titles within a specific workflow, overseeing and working with various internal departments, vendors & territory offices to provide order alignment, and working with creative vendors and internal teams toward final delivery of content to Disney Streaming.
Responsibilities:- Management of various content, including the artwork and metadata localization workstreams.
- The main requirement being to validate and certify readiness, liaising with vendors, supporting the workstream through project management and asset prep facilitation
- Effectively communicate project and title level updates cross-functionally and with our internal and external partners
- Collaborate with internal product and platform technology teams to ensure required delivery systems are appropriately supported
- Creation or adjustment of departmental SOPs
- Financial responsibility for invoice validation and submission
- Responsible for the development of statistical metrics which will enable Senior Management to analyze and act on identified information
- Ability to communicate effectively on a regular cadence to wide audiences on overall project health
- Knowledgeable and realistic when balancing client demands with creative and qualitative integrity.
- Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to define what happened and how the issue can be avoided/resolved going forward
- Provide timely feedback to Manager on perceived delays or challenges to the defined delivery deadlines
- Perceive and identify patterns that can facilitate resolution to complex problems
- Applies creative and practical solutions for problem solving
Basic Qualifications:- A minimum of 1-year experience in managing content localization workflow required
- A minimum of 3-years Project management experience in localization
- Extensive knowledge of localization workflows in the entertainment industry
- International Territory/Market experience
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent 5+ years work experience
Preferred Qualifications:- Digital Media and Distribution experience
- Exposure to developing and implementing ISO 9000 strategies
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,600 - $116,800 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.
Job Posting Segment:
CPO - Distribution Operations
Job Posting Primary Business:
CPO - Distribution Operations - Artwork Metadata & Avails
Primary Job Posting Category:
Content Digital Operations
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-16
