Marathi Studio Producer (Consultant - Onsite)

Productive Playhouse; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,093,000 - 3,185,000; Part time

Job summary

A global data company is looking for a detail-oriented Studio Producer for an onsite position in Mumbai, India. The role involves managing studio recording sessions and ensuring efficient workflows while meeting daily productivity targets. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in audio production and be bilingual in English and Marathi. This is a contract position for a 2-3 month engagement with a pay rate of ₹46,000 – ₹70,000 per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in audio production or media management.
• Experience with ADR processes for voice matching.
• Ability to manage complex audio scripts and workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor studio recording sessions to meet productivity ratios.
• Translate complex audio requirements into actionable guidance.
• Collaborate with project manager and stakeholders to ensure schedule adherence.
• Coordinate real-time issue resolution during recording sessions.

Skills

Audio production experience

Bilingual in English and Marathi

Studio operation knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Audio Engineering or related field

Tools

Audio editing software

Job description

Marathi Studio Producer

Productive Playhouse is seeking a detail‑oriented Studio Producer to support onsite audio production during a 2–3 month engagement in India. This role is responsible for ensuring studio recording sessions run efficiently, meet daily productivity targets, and remain on schedule and within budget.

The Studio Producer will collaborate closely with the Studio Project Manager and broader production teams to translate complex script requirements into clear, actionable direction for voice talent. The role also ensures recording materials are meticulously organized to maximize session flow and coordinates real‑time troubleshooting related to talent availability, technical issues, or other production disruptions.

In partnership with the project manager and production team, the Studio Producer will help drive seamless workflows, monitor productivity ratios to ensure daily targets are met, and provide regular reporting to both onsite and remote stakeholders, including senior management.

This position requires onsite presence at a production studio in Mumbai. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Marathi.

Location: Onsite – Mumbai, India
Employment: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Full‑time
Timeframe: 2–3 months
Locale: Marathi (mr_IN)
Pay Rate: ₹46,000 – ₹70,000 INR (~$506 – $770 USD) per week

Note: Compensation is paid in USD equivalent.

Scope of Services & Key Responsibilities

• Monitor studio recording sessions and production workflows to drive achievement of agreed‑upon daily productivity ratios for audio deliverables.
• Ensure complex audio script requirements are translated into clear, actionable guidance that voice talent can readily execute.
• Collaborate with the Studio Project Manager and production stakeholders to confirm schedule adherence and budget alignment.
• Review audio scripts, guidelines, and reference materials to confirm they are set up and organized to enhance recording session efficiency and session flow.
• Coordinate issue resolution with onsite production stakeholders to address real‑time challenges, including talent availability issues, technical disruptions, or recording interruptions.
• Support seamless production workflows by coordinating with the project manager and broader production team.
• Conduct regular project download sessions with senior management to provide workflow updates, productivity analysis, risk flags, and forward‑looking projections.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates to agreed‑upon tracking tools, metrics, and reporting documentation to assess productivity and schedule performance.
• Perform services onsite for a 2–3 month engagement at the Mumbai production studio as required to meet project deliverables.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience with ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and audio re‑recording processes to support voice matching and audio consistency.
• Support dialogue recording and post‑production audio workflows to ensure high‑quality voice performance and consistency across projects.
• Oversee voice recording sessions and collaborate with talent and engineers to ensure dialogue timing, tone, and delivery align with production requirements.
• Review and refine recorded dialogue to maintain clarity, synchronization, and audio consistency within final mixes.
• Demonstrated experience in audio production, studio operations, and/or production management.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex scripts, workflows, and production requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including voice talent, engineers, and senior leadership.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Marathi.
• 5+ years of experience in audio production, film, media management, production or related fields.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or formal training in Audio Engineering, Film, Media Management, or a related field.

Engagement Requirements (Contract Role)

• This is a short‑term, project‑based contract engagement requiring onsite presence at designated production studios in India.
• The Studio Producer will provide their own professional expertise, judgment, and methods to meet agreed‑upon production deliverables.
• Availability must align with studio production schedules to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Contractor is responsible for maintaining the focus and stamina required to support intensive production periods as needed to meet project objectives.

About Us

Productive Playhouse (PPH) is a global data company pioneering language and data services while incorporating its roots as a production company. Originally creating content to support children’s language acquisition, PPH’s commitment to excellence, forward‑thinking strategies, and worldwide cultural experience has proven key for delivering exceptional service. Founded as an educational production company, PPH made a mark with award‑winning children’s series that taught fundamental subjects through engaging programming. Since 2011, PPH expanded rapidly to offer an extensive suite of data services, including transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and specialized data handling with a focus on sensitivity and diversity. PPH’s commitment to innovation means it continually enhances its service portfolio to meet evolving client needs and delivers premium secure data solutions across diverse environments.

Contract Engagement Disclaimer
This description outlines the general scope of services and deliverables associated with this independent contractor engagement. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities and may be modified by mutual agreement as project needs evolve.

Nothing in this description shall be construed to create an employment relationship between Productive Playhouse and the contractor. The contractor is engaged as an independent contractor, not as an employee, and is responsible for determining the manner and means by which the services are performed, subject to agreed‑upon deliverables and timelines.