Senior Localization Producer, Theatrical, Prime Video Global Operations

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Description
Prime Video brings together the world’s best creators with the most passionate communities in a way that no other entertainment brand can.

Not only are we a one-stop hub for distinctive, critically-acclaimed and award-winning original programming including TV series such as Citadel, Lord of The Rings: Rings of Power, The Boys, The Marvelous Mrs.

Maisel and Jack Ryan, but we offer a multi-dimensional experience that allows subscribers to fully immerse themselves in their fandom: to read the book, to listen to the soundtrack, to buy the costume, to replay live sports in real time, and more.

That breadth of content and connection to the Amazon family of brands across Media & Entertainment, along with the support of a passionate and diverse global team, makes Prime Video a company where creators and makers of all kinds can build their future.

We are excited to build our theatrical marketing localization group and are seeking a Senior Localization Producer to bring deep subject matter expertise to the team.

The Senior Localization Producer will report to a Localization Production Lead and closely collaborate with cross functional peers across Theatrical Marketing, Studios Marketing and Amazon Studios Production and Mastering.

They will track assigned movies marketing campaign delivery progress while overseeing the processing of required assets from third-party production facilities through Amazon’s contracted vendors for localization, mastering, and delivery— ensuring global release timetables are met.

They will be responsible for: updating and maintaining various schedules, keeping vendors and regional POCs up-to-date as creative materials are finalized, tracking localization progress, pursuing pending materials, organizing assets for final delivery to content publishing, troubleshooting any upstream or downstream rejections, and assessing and acting on customer feedback.

The role will liaise between current production and third-party localization vendors on work related to the translation/adaptation, casting, recording, and versioning of Amazon MGM marketing campaigns for theatrical release — while helping to streamline and achieve alignment across a variety of global vendors as well as internal teams (including Mastering, Strategy, Post, and Production).

This position will also work with Localization Billing teams to track and monitor expenditures for all localization related work.

The ideal candidate should be willing and able to handle a heavily administrative day-to-day while also collaborating and contributing to process planning and rollouts for future growth potential and efficiency.

Key job responsibilities
- Liaise between Studios Production, Marketing and third-party localization vendors to develop workflows related to the translation/adaptation, casting, recording, and versioning of Amazon MGM theatrical marketing campaigns for global launch — while streamlining operations and achieving alignment across a variety of global vendor and internal teams.
- Track campaign delivery progress while overseeing the processing of all required assets from third-party facilities through Amazon’s contracted vendors for end-to-end ownership of localization and delivery.
- Manage escalations, troubleshooting any upstream or downstream rejections, and assessing and acting on customer feedback.
- Identify process and cost efficiency opportunities, and work with manager and peers to improve current practices.

About the team
Our mission is to ensure Prime Video is able to deliver on the promise of a globally consistent customer experience through centralized program management across globally connected priorities.
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of creative services experience
- Experience working at or with a creative or advertising agency, network, streaming service or studio
- Experience leading process improvements or operations tool implementations (e.g. digital asset management tool)
- Experience and understanding of the workflow within a marketing, production, or creative department or company
- Experience leading projects across multiple stakeholders
- Experience with digital asset management tools
- Experience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience writing business strategy documents and plans
- 6+ years of experience with a variety of centralized subtitling and dubbing localization workflows and product types
- 3+ years of experience producing assets for use in theaters with understanding of their unique technical spec and delivery requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience utilizing 3P post vendors and technical/workflow mechanisms from the beginning (greenlight) to end (distribution) of feature content life cycles globally
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with follow through to meet aggressive deadlines
- Experience producing multiple AV and static output types with an ability to troubleshoot and prevent technical issues

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.

Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $124,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $206,200/year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

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This position will remain posted until filled.

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