Project Administrator (Localization) Burbank, CA, USA
Job Posting Title: Project Administrator (Localization) Req ID: 10129460 Job Description: The Studio Operations Localization team manages localized components, supporting worldwide releases of new Theatrical and D+ Studio branded titles. Our team engages in planning, vendor management, localization strategy, component ordering and execution, ensuring our content maintains the highest quality throughout the global lifecycle. The Project Administrator will provide support to the Localization team. This role will assist with the transactional details of localized components related to text/picture for Theatrical and Disney+ Original titles. The ideal candidate is detail orientated with a keen interest in localization. They are excited to engage with team members, partners, and stakeholders both internal and external/international. Excels in an energetic, innovative, and inclusive environment. Responsibilities:
- Create orders for localized components; ensure systems are updated and orders are clear to vendors
- Monitor milestones and maintain status updates in system to ensure reports are accurate
- Recognize when a plan is off track and escalate appropriately
- Assist with local territory requests for production assets to support localization needs
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery priorities
- Identify process improvement opportunities
- Support APM and Manager on subtitle screening needs
- Coordinate localization strategy decisions and translations via Disney systems/tools
- Assist with movement of assets and archive tracking
- Utilize a wide array of managing software programs, including, Smartsheet, Google trackers, Microsoft Project, and various Disney-owned systems
- Partner with team on accounting, billing and PO requests
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years applicable experience
- Proficient in using applications such as Microsoft Office, G-Suite applications, Microsoft Project and Smartsheet
- Strong communication skills - able to establish working relationships with a variety of diverse people across many teams and disciplines
- Great organizational and time management skills
- Able to prioritize and execute against multiple titles and deadlines at one time
- Highly adaptable to change; nimble in accommodating changing priorities
- Must be available to work onsite minimum of 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote, with reserved flexibility to work onsite or on location as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with localization including various assets such as subtitles, accessibility, inserts, dub credits and how they all work together to create a user experience (localization strategy)
- Familiarity with theatrical and digital workflows
- Understanding of communication styles and approaches for various level of management
- Strong sense of curiosity in approaches to solving complex problems
- Ability to understand the priorities of complex business decisions
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $64,600 to $83,400 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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: Post Production Services Job Posting Primary Business: Studio Operations-MP Operations Global Primary Job Posting Category: Translation & Localization - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-08-26 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job