Project Coordinator

Application Instructions

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of subtitling, scripting, captioning and / or translation coordination experience required
• Previous experience of dealing with project management within Localization, preferably with experience of deliveries to digital platforms
• Previous experience of dealing with international stakeholders
• Previous experience as a translator, English editor, or project coordinator within Localization and Subtitling preferred
• A strong understanding of the standard subtitling creation and reformatting workflows required
• Previous experience of dealing with customers, internal and external
• Ability to review and understand technical specs
• Results oriented with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills
• Strong multi-tasker with experience in organizing and managing multiple projects and priorities
• Strong ability to work unsupervised, at a fast pace in a calm and collected manner
• Ability to problem solve quickly, make decisions based in limited information and take corrective action as needed
• Ability to manage client expectations and juggle multiple priorities
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and inefficiency

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Knowledge of television production equipment and software is required
• Knowledge of studio-based production and post production techniques required
• Understanding of technical workflows is required
• Positive, collaborative and unselfish interpersonal skills with strong verbal, written communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey requests and ideas to editors, graphic and audio designers, talent, etc., are required
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Willing and able to learn, understand, and grow with the business
• Team-oriented in a highly collaborative environment
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Flexible during times of change
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
• Able to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Desire to mentor and train less experienced/junior to mid-level employees
• Proficiency in Word & Excel with basic math skills
• Good organizational and project coordination skills are necessary, including the ability to compile materials. Good problem solving skills and the ability to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities and time constraints
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, flexible hours, work on location, etc

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of business and customer service and service methods
• Skill in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• The ability to work independently at tasks that require concentration
• Language and communication skills to receive instructions, follow directions, and work both productively and safely

Physical Demands:

• Continual computer keyboard and monitor use while sitting to perform desk-related work for extended periods of time.
• Continual use of telephone system to receive and convey information
• Occasional walking, grasping, reaching, bending, carrying, and lifting (up to 20 lbs.).
• Position may require employee to be available to work overtime, depending on the Company service requirements.
• Position may require employee to be available to work 8 hours a day and 5 days a week, depending on the Company scheduling requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job