Localisation Coordinator (6 Month Temp)

Moonbug Entertainment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company is seeking a Localisation Coordinator for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will excel in project management and communication, managing localisation for shows aimed at pre-school children in over 32 languages. Experience in a fast-paced media environment is preferred. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to multitask while coordinating across various teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in a second language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the localisation process for multiple shows in 32+ languages.
• Liaise with production teams to gather required assets.
• Coordinate the flow of assets between parties.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

Job description

About Moonbug Entertainment

Thank you for considering the Localisation Coordinator role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.

The Role

We are looking for a coordinator to join the Localisation team on a 6-month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational ability, fantastic attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strong communication skills

Ideally, we would like to see someone with previous Localisation experience within a fast-paced media environment, however this position could also suit someone with strong project management experience used to managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Moonbug’s content is aimed at pre-school children, and features dialogue, voice over and vocals. You will be managing the localisation process for multiple shows, live action and animation, in 32+ languages.

The role involves liaising with the production and post-production teams to gather required assets and metadata, conveying these to vendor partners and instructing them to localise both audio and video elements, ensuring that the flow of assets between all parties is seamless.

Coordinators manage projects from greenlight through to delivery, including updating relevant trackers and systems with the status of work in a timely manner, raising purchase orders and approving invoices, reviewing casting materials, and ensuring relevant internal and external stakeholders are aware of progress.

Essential Skills

• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Team-orientated, approachable and collaborative
• Ability to multitask

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• Fluent in a second language other than English
• Understanding of media assets, particularly audio and video file
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro