• Job Description

  Req#: R000077530

  Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

  Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

  Who We Are…

  When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

  From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

  Job Summary...

  This position is part of a high functioning global team responsible for localizing Warner Bros. Discovery content, including some of the biggest franchises in the world; Wizarding World and the DC Universe.

  The Senior Director for Localization is responsible for Localization and distribution of Features, Episodic and Catalogue content for all clients and European audiences. This role has a deep understanding of localization and will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategy to ensure all projects are completed to Warner Bros. Discovery, our client’s and audiences’ high expectations. This role is also responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation, process improvement, new technologies, implementing change and adapting to a fast-changing industry.

  Responsibilities...

  Relationships & Communication

  Maintains relationships with key stakeholders across the studio, teams at the global & regional level and key vendors. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Coordinate activities across Warner Bros. Discovery, Post Production, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Legal, Anti-Piracy, Vendors and 3rd party clients to ensure a high level of client satisfaction is achieved and maintained.
  • Attend key meetings & briefings with Sales & Marketing, Finance & Legal teams.
  • Communication relating to all day to day operational activities.

  Localization - Creative & Technical Activities

  • Responsible for the origination of European Language version assets (dubbing and subtitling) for first window releases and downstream use;
  • Supervision of localization team activities:
  • Negotiation of star talents, supervision of contracts & AOR’s
    • Voice tests, translation, recording, mixing, graphic title work and archiving of assets.
    • Work closely with Regional & Global Localization teams.

  • Implement WBD anti-piracy procedures to protect all content from unauthorized release.
  • Establish appropriate budgets for all projects and negotiate rates in the best interests of WBD.
  • Providing creative and financial reports for localization activities.
  • Provide support for Local Productions.
    • Point person for local producers, sales & delivery agents, WBD LP Executives, legal and business teams.
    • Assess delivery spec, budget and contract terms.
    • Obtain and quality check all materials delivered from local producers.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities to create efficiencies, improve client visibility, reduce costs and delivery delays.
  • Supervise content acquisition for all TV Channels in territory (3rd party and internal clients). If required initiate required localization.

  Vendor Management

  • Ongoing management and assessment of current vendor pool as well as identify and engage new vendors.
  • Assigning projects to appropriate vendors.
  • Manage vendor delivery and supervise the tracking and troubleshooting of late deliveries, rejections and issues.
  • Managing and updating SLA documents for each vendor.
  • Initiate and oversee continuous process improvement.

  Staff Management & Development

  Manage all aspects of team function including, but not limited to:

  • Assign work, supervise, empower and evaluate staff.
  • Training and development.

  Innovation

  • Remain up to date with current trends and industry best practice, leveraging Warner Bros. Discovery teams, Standards Boards and other industry leaders.
  • Work with leadership and internal stakeholders to identify and implement new technologies and industry best practice.
  • Perform special projects as necessary
  • Write project briefs that include creative direction.
  • Assemble creative teams (subtitling vendors, dubbing studios, translators, dubbing directors, casting etc.)
  • Applying the appropriate security protocols for content.
  • Budgeting.
  • Allocate workload across team.
  • Approval and revision of PO’s.
  • Evaluate and prioritize requests.
  • Vendor assignments

  Requirements...

  • Significant experience in localization required, as well as 5+ years of management experience.
  • Expert level knowledge of Localization Processes.
  • Exceptional English language skills, additional language skills advantageous.
  • Strong Vendor Management skills.
  • Good understanding of content distribution models & release windows.
  • Some understanding of production delivery schedules and the legal business models that underpin them.
  • Ambition and courage to explore new ideas in order to develop innovative solutions and work efficiently.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, the ability to handle pressure and be efficient when delivering to tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to collaborate and share expertise to promote the growth of the team.
  • Friendly and credible personality who inspires trust in clients, partners and colleagues.
  • Ability to work independently on projects and report findings to management.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • High degree of cost consciousness.
  • Degree or equivalent work experience preferred, with emphasis on film, production, language translation or related area.

  How We Get Things Done…

  This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

  The Legal Bits…

  Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

  If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

• About the company

  WARNER BROS. is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms. A WarnerMedia Company, the fully integrated, broad-based Studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, and broadcasting.

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