Post Production Director
- Full-time
Company Description
At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.
Jellyfish is a full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global partner of the future. We understand both brand and activation. We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to provide exceptional creative solutions across any platform. In short, we create and deliver culturally relevant creativity that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts (and feeds) on fire. As part of the Brandtech Group we’re at the forefront of the deployment of GenAI tools across every aspect of what we do and in PencilPro we have the world’s No 1 generative AI platform, revolutionising the process of creative production, distribution and performance prediction. Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2024.
Our CoE's will expand in 2025 to support all C&E activity across all US Clients enabling us to continue to deliver against our client roster to be competitive without compromising on our creative output. We are looking for top-tier talented individuals based in Mexico City to join our teams and continue to evolve our collective global community.
Job Description
You will oversee the post-production process of localizing content for international markets. We are looking for a unique blend of, technical expertise, project management skills, and an understanding of global post-production workflows. You can work with a global team to produce high-volume outputs across a diverse range of media, from static assets and short-form social content to broadcast assets.
Partnering with production and design directors, you'll help to develop solutions to implement large quantities of digital video adaptations from a master file, including size, format, and language adjustments.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage the localization post-production process for a variety of content, including long and short-form content, broadcast spots, digital media, and static assets, all in different formats.
- Work with integrated producers, directors, editors, and other post-production staff to ensure seamless integration of localized elements into original content.
- Coordinate with localization vendors, language services, and dubbing artists to deliver high-quality localized audio, subtitles, and graphics.
- Oversee the quality control (QC) process for all localized content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and cultural appropriateness.
- Develop and implement localization strategies and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce time-to-market for localized content.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in localization and post-production to enhance our localization capabilities.
- Manage teams and timelines for localization projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
Qualifications
- 9+ years of experience in post-production, with at least 3 years focused on localization.
- Spanish and English proficiency.
- Experienced in onboarding and briefing team members of different skills and backgrounds across the company globally.
- Proven track record of managing localization projects for high-profile brands and campaigns.
- Excellent project management skills, simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- In-depth knowledge of delivery specs across multiple media, ensuring content is optimized for distribution on multiple platforms.
- Knowledge of post-production processes including editing, dubbing, subtitling, and QC.
- Understanding of VO talent booking and managing recording sessions across regions outside of the US.
- Understanding of audio mix processes.
- Understand the demands that come with working with Global brands.
- A natural problem solver who can find an answer or workaround to issues if a lead is unavailable and communicate those solutions when available.
- Experience leading projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
- A motivated, creative mindset focused on innovation and excellence in video content production.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects and Premiere Pro. Additional common programs include Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.
- Excellent with Google Suite and familiarity with Wrike.
- Excellent knowledge of high-volume post-production workflows.
Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.
Additional Information
Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.
💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary in addition to joining our discretionary annual bonus scheme.
💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.
🏥 Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.
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