Localization Producer – Live

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The RoleNetflix is one of the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with over 270 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Come join the team responsible for localization at Netflix! We are a passionate team dedicated to bringing the Netflix experience to international markets. We are looking for a highly motivated Localization Producer to help support our Live slate, someone who is excited to ensure that the Netflix experience is equally enjoyable across our live and post-live experiences for our growing global audience.  In this role, you will work cross functionally with Product, Content, External Partners, QC, Linguists, and more. You will support the localization strategy & execution of our Live content slate, coordinating with our vendors, managing schedules and budgets, ensuring high quality for your components, and guaranteeing the successful launch of the Global Netflix experience. As Live is a growing area of our business, you will also have the opportunity to support testing efforts and help identify and unlock opportunities for future innovation. The environment is fast-paced, requiring the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, manage cross-functional stakeholders and ambitious business goals and deadlines. You will need to demonstrate the ability to manage highly time-sensitive, often confidential projects from the Live content slate, anticipate and mitigate localization challenges, and maintain and advance business operations, while focusing on creative excellence and quality.  You must be a strong systems-thinker, see how global/local and creative/operational needs intertwine, and exhibit strategic, problem-solving skills on a highly complex, potentially multi-territory content slate. The right mix of organizational and communication skills is key to success. Attention to detail and a proven ability to manage competing priorities is also essential. Responsibilities

• Drive high-priority title or event launches from their localization strategy to implementation with a focus on creative excellence and a seamless member experience
• Oversee and act as the main point of contact for Globalization on the live titles under your management
• In partnership with the Senior Live Producer gather, analyze & report on the data; looking for opportunities to optimize on workflows and/or reduce inefficiencies and member issues that have been reported
• Partner with Globalization Operations on tech-driven optimization, supporting testing on both live and non live titles
• Centralize localization strategy and maintain accountability across Globalization title-launch teams (Language Management, Product Writing, Product Creative Strategy, Editorial Creative, Dubbing, Legal, Post-Production, Marketing Localization, etc.)
• Foster relationships and partner with key Globalization stakeholders like Operations, Strategy & Innovation, and Creative Practices to help liaise between program managers and localization producers
• Provide training materials and peer-to-peer support for other producers to work across slates and regions to help foster continuity across the global Localization Producer team
• Advocate on behalf of Globalization to local cross functional stakeholders, as well as advocate for local market business and member needs to functional Globalization stakeholders

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in localization production, live localization production or project management working on language launches, creative content and/or subtitle localization
• Solid in-depth knowledge of internationalization and localization
• High proficiency in data gathering and analysis, establishing and measuring key performance indicators across multiple dimensions of the business
• Flexible work schedule that includes weekends, late evenings/early mornings and travel
• Working knowledge of industry standard localization tools, competitors and local partner landscape
• Fluency in English is required, multilingual a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Localization Project Management, International Communication Studies or equivalent experience a plus

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $80,000-$350,000. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.  Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here. Netflix is a unique culture and environment.  Learn more here.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.