Localization Academy

Lead Script Editor

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About The Role

  • Supervising and working with other script editors to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining quality of output.
  • Evaluating capacity and ensuring tasks are distributed effectively across the department.
  • Liaising between the scripting and dubbing production teams.
  • Working with producers to keep track of due dates and rescheduling tasks as needed.
  • Creating and updating script-related SOPs.
  • Developing a thorough knowledge of all scripting tasks and performing them on a daily basis.

Tasks such as…

  • Reviewing incoming translations and adaptations to ensure they meet our technical standards.
  • Conforming dubbing scripts to match updated media.
  • Creating trailer scripts.
  • Creating as-recorded scripts.
  • Tackling general technical scripting issues that arise during the various stages of dubbing.

Core Skills

  • Native fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
  • An understanding of post-production—especially regarding localization—and project management.
  • The ability to lead and train others.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills.
  • Strong computer literacy (Windows & MacOS).
  • Familiarity with timeline-based video/sound/text editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, Mosaic, VoiceQ, EZ Titles…).
  • Knowledge of various dub scripting tools.
  • The ability to constructively process feedback and work efficiently to meet deadlines.
  • Prior supervisory experience highly desired.
  • Previous experience with OOONA Project management or other similar tools will be an advantage

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