Localization Producer Job at Picture Production Company in Los Angeles

DEPARTMENT: International Marketing Services

REPORTING TO: Account Director

LOCATION: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

WORKING HOURS: 09:30 – 18:30

Picture Production Company is a leading International Creative Production agency that combines a dedicated award‑winning creative team with unparalleled production facilities.

With offices in LA and London, we offer a full agency cross-platform service that delivers on brief, on budget and on schedule – our commitment, our passion and our attention to detail can be seen on-screen in each job we do.

We are looking for a Localization Producer to work in the localization team to provide account management support to an international studio-based account. Work closely with members of the IMS team to ensure that all localization and post‑production jobs flow efficiently and delivery to clients is on time and to the highest standards. You will act as primary point of contact for a high‑profile studio account and will manage multiple localization projects at any one time.

Main Responsibilities

• Management of client relationships - Liaising with the marketing & finishing personnel of a major international studio, as well as external vendors on a regular basis to service all necessary requirements.
• Production and management of multiple internal & external schedules – working with both EMEA & US clients to create efficient workflows.
• Management of localization & post production services – Liaising internally with both LA and UK offices and externally with clients and suppliers, to oversee all processes of PPC’s creative & post production services.
• Overseeing Offline & Online editing (Final Cut), GFX production (Cinema 4D & After Affects) & audio mixing (Pro Tools) processes in line with budgets and schedules within multiple projects.
• Quality Control of materials produced.
• A hands‑on role helping the department run efficiently and effectively on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Helping with improvements to existing processes.
• Provide support to the Account Director.

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years’ Localization experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience of working within an account handling role within a film company or agency side.
• Excellent customer service skills and effective at building relationships with clients.
• Experience working with international territories.
• Working knowledge of the Post Production process. Understanding of editing, GFX and audio creative & finishing processes.
• Technical understanding of delivery format and production processes; ranging from DCP theatrical specs, HD/SD digital broadcast specs and additional file formats.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely organised and high degree of initiative.
• You will have the ability to communicate with both internal and external contacts at all levels in an assertive yet calm and polite manner.
• Sound knowledge of Mac and PC based operating systems, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluency in a second language desired.

This position is based in our LA head office, and the salary rate for this role is up to $32.19 per hour. The rate will vary depending on the candidate’s skills and experience.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are intended to provide an overview of the role. The company reserves the right to amend or adjust these duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a new challenge please apply now.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing and Advertising

Industries

Media Production, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Advertising Services