Language Producer German, Originals Localization, Originals Localization

The Language Producer German (LPGER) is responsible for ensuring Amazon MGM Studios Originals content maintains its creative vision and quality when localized into German with dubbed and subtitled versions for theatrical and all downstream audiences.

Based in Germany and reporting to the Head of Language Programs & Creative in Los Angeles the LPGER drives workflow improvements vendor/talent management creative program development and stakeholder communication to elevate the Premium German Localization Program.






Key job responsibilities
As a strategic leader the LPGER researches market trends/developments to support expansion of the Premium German Localization Program. Working with the Culver City team they drive iterative workflow and process improvements to raise the creative bar and support scalable solutions for all in-territory content. The LPGER will be comfortable discussing German dubbing and subtitling both high level and granularly; maintaining metrics for talent/vendors and providing escalations for internal/external resources. As primary contact for internal LO creative talent/stakeholders the LPGER will provide localization updates related to their titles.

The LPGER monitors the performance of Creative Supervisors responsible for creative quality and title-by-title localization of Amazon MGM Studios content. Additionally the LPGER builds and maintains relationships with dubbing studios & their associated creative teams to understand potential and available opportunities for programmatic improvements supporting talent development and cultivation. Working independently the LPGER connects German language localization the creative community and Amazon MGM Studios operational direction. Key responsibilities include maintaining talent databases enforcing contractual standards analyzing creative issues monitoring industry trends and exploring technological innovations while ensuring operational requirements in post-production and distribution are met.


About the team
Global Localization at Amazon MGM Studios is responsible for creating subtitled and/or dubbed versions of our content for more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Our team ensures localized content conveys the original creative intent and is adapted with appropriate linguistic and cultural references for our global Customers. The team oversees the human creative and technical aspects of localization from greenlight through distribution. Our global Customers should relish the holistic quality of our product as they enjoy the exclusive experience of material tailored just for them.

- Speak write and read fluently in German
- Experience analyzing metrics to implement business improvements. Localization Creative services or global studio/post-production.
- Deep expertise & strong connections in German dubbing markets.
- Experience formulating strategies to streamline systems translating vision into actionable plans.
- Experience directing freelance workers and developing creative teams.
- Familiarity with local audience localization preferences and regulations.
- Direct experience with global distributed teams.
- Experience with 3P post vendors & episodic/feature content technical workflows.
- Understanding of post-production and international day-and-date delivery. Understanding of interest in exploring AI/ML technologies to augment in-person work options.

- Detail oriented with excellent and proactive organizational skills.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills.
- Professional working knowledge and established relationships with local dubbing studios translators adaptors directors creative talent and associations. Understanding of story structure and character development as it relates to their local language customer. Competency across wide array of media asset types and digital transport mechanisms.
- Exceptional analytical skills to ensure projects meet established quality standards and customer expectations within budgetary and approved rate constraints.
- Operational workflow awareness and understanding of links between post-production and international distribution.

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