Territory Coordinator (Dutch/German Speaker)

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC is seeking a Localization Project Manager with experience in digital media. You will supervise local freelancers or vendors, ensure timely delivery to high linguistic and technical standards, and address issues promptly with the Territory Manager.

You will monitor regional trends, assist with local recruitment, perform subtitling linguistics tasks, and contribute to a fast-paced, client-focused service culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management/coordination experience.
• Fluent in Dutch/German.
• Bachelor's degree in language-related field, e.g. translation, literature, journalism, etc.
• Good understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/country-specific cultures, known as localization.
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to work quickly to meet deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude when experiencing obstacles and enthusiastic to get things done.
• Passionate about customer experience and customer service excellence.
• Problem solver with creative and innovative approach with ability to think out of the box.

Responsibilities

• With supervision by Territory Manager, assign projects to local freelancers or vendors.
• Follow through projects and ensure they are finished as scheduled and according to the highest possible technical/linguistic standards.
• Relate promptly linguistic and quality issues (vs time, client, or general process constraints) to Territory Manager.
• Monitor and keep up to date with trends in region related to shifts in technology, creative or technical specifications.
• Assist Territory Manager with local recruitment, such as, posting in local language, contacting universities, etc.
• Conform, proofread, and perform other linguistic tasks in subtitling software.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Fluent in Dutch/German

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in language-related field

Job description

The ideal candidate will have experience in Digital Media and Localization project management, coupled with a good understanding of current and new technologies and workflows. In addition, they will be highly motivated and able to work as part of a team that deals with changing priorities and workloads.

Responsibilities:

• With supervision by Territory Manager, assign projects to local freelancers or vendors.
• Follow through projects and ensure they are finished as scheduled and according to the highest possible technical/linguistic standards.
• Relate promptly linguistic and quality issues (vs time, client, or general process constraints) to Territory Manager.
• Monitor and keep up to date with trends in region related to shifts in technology, creative or technical specifications.
• Assist Territory Manager with local recruitment, such as, posting in local language, contacting universities, etc.
• Conform, proofread, and perform other linguistic tasks in subtitling software.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated project management/coordination experience.
• Fluent in Dutch/German
• Bachelor's degree in language-related field, e.g. translation, literature, journalism, etc.
• Good understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/country-specific cultures, known as localization.
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to work quickly to meet deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude when experiencing obstacles and enthusiastic to get things done.
• Passionate about customer experience and customer service excellence.
• Problem solver with creative and innovative approach with ability to think out of the box.