Localization Producer - Apple Music

Apple Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Culver City, California, is seeking a Localization Producer to manage copy deliverables for international markets, collaborating with Design, Editorial, Product, Marketing and Engineering to ensure timely, high-quality results across 40+ languages.

The role emphasizes operational, technical, editorial and communication skills, with experience in MTPE, MTQE and AIML workflows, guiding projects from start to finish while advocating for the international customer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a project manager, producer, technical program manager, or similar role within localization or another industry with a focus on globalization.
• Must be highly detail-oriented, able to multitask and oversee multiple projects at the same time in 40+ languages while operating on short turnarounds.
• Experience with machine translation, large language models, or other AI-enabled language technologies, including quality evaluation and human-in-the-loop workflows.
• Critical thinking and resourcefulness. Must be able to navigate ambiguity, assess risks, and make swift, independent decisions that are best for the project and the localized customer experience.
• A deep understanding of online production and PM technologies. Ability to learn and manage data in complex tools and systems that are continuously evolving.
• Strong appreciation for and insight into linguistic, cultural, product, and market nuances by geography.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer-facing copy in Apple Music that provides editorial context and unlocks AI-powered features for users around the world.
• Work knowledgeably across a variety of disciplines, technologies, and partners to provide linguistic solutions that meet the specific needs of each project—including original writing, MTPE, MTQE, and AI-generated copy.
• Coordinate with teams within Apple as well as external vendors across different time zones and hemispheres to communicate goals, manage timelines, anticipate risks, and provide creative solutions.
• Advocate for and constantly help to identify ways to provide the richest linguistic experience for international customers of all languages and cultures.

Skills

Project management

Localization

AI in localization

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Culver City, California, United States Software and Services

The Featured Content Localization team helps bring some of Apple Music's most important features and editorial content to a global audience. We manage copy in 40+ languages that connects listeners to—and unlocks new, personalized ways for them to engage with—music and artists they'll love across genres, cultures, and languages.

Description

We are looking for a Localization Producer who will be responsible for project-managing copy deliverables for international markets through a variety of paths, from copywriting to AIML workflows. You will collaborate with a wide range of global teams—including Design, Editorial, Product, Marketing, and Engineering—to ensure projects are completed on schedule while meeting industry-leading standards of quality. The ideal candidate has the right mix of operational, technical, editorial, and communication skills, and is both a project manager and an advocate for the international customer.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer-facing copy in Apple Music that provides editorial context and unlocks AI-powered features for users around the world.
• Work knowledgeably across a variety of disciplines, technologies, and partners to provide linguistic solutions that meet the specific needs of each project—including original writing, MTPE, MTQE, and AI-generated copy.
• Coordinate with teams within Apple as well as external vendors across different time zones and hemispheres to communicate goals, manage timelines, anticipate risks, and provide creative solutions.
• Advocate for and constantly help to identify ways to provide the richest linguistic experience for international customers of all languages and cultures.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a project manager, producer, technical program manager, or similar role within localization or another industry with a focus on globalization.
• Must be highly detail-oriented, able to multitask and oversee multiple projects at the same time in 40+ languages while operating on short turnarounds.
• Experience with machine translation, large language models, or other AI-enabled language technologies, including quality evaluation and human-in-the-loop workflows.
• Critical thinking and resourcefulness. Must be able to navigate ambiguity, assess risks, and make swift, independent decisions that are best for the project and the localized customer experience.
• A deep understanding of online production and PM technologies. Ability to learn and manage data in complex tools and systems that are continuously evolving.
• Strong appreciation for and insight into linguistic, cultural, product, and market nuances by geography.

Preferred Qualifications

• Linguistic expertise in at least one language other than English
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills
• Comfort and competence working on the Mac platform, using iOS, and familiarity with Apple UI terminology
• PM certification

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $114,800 and $191,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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