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Manager, AdPub Localization
Manager, AdPub Localization-May 2024
Burbank
May 2, 2025
ABOUT WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier, global entertainment company focused on offering the most dynamic media & streaming experience in the world.
10,000+ employees
Technology, Engineering
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About Manager, AdPub Localization

  Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

  Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

  Who We Are...

  When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

  From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

  Your New Role...

  This position is part of a high functioning global team responsible for localizing and distributing Warner Bros. theatrical marketing content for some of the biggest franchises in the world and award winning movies. The wider group covers features, television, games, and short form content from WBD brands such as HBO, Turner and Discovery as well as a variety of marketing and promotional materials.

  An AdPub Localization and Operations Manageris responsible for the localization and distribution of theatrical marketing content to audiences in the Domestic, Latin American and Asian regions. The role requires a strong understanding of social media content types, localization, digital cinema, release windows and stakeholder requirements. They are responsible for liaising with stakeholders, advanced planning, forecasting, meeting deadlines and quality assurance. Collaborating and coordinating across production teams, dubbing and subtitling studios, local WB offices and management to ensure all projects are completed to our audiences' and Warner Bros. Pictures high expectations.

  At WBD we look for people who want to:

  Be Curious: Seek out opportunities to learn, and who aren't afraid to ask questions.Own It: Be the driver, and take accountability.Embrace Change: The technology landscape is ever changing - we're looking for people who are ready to change along with it.Engage and Influence: Share your passion for technology, and develop great relationships with colleagues and collaborators.#LiveTheWBLife: At WBT we look for team members who want to "Contribute to Our Community".

  Your Role Accountabilities...

  Creatives Stakeholders: Supporting Director working with Marketing execs & Post Production Vendors to take delivery of, localizing & distributing Theatrical AdPub Campaign materials for:

  Warner Bros.New Line.MGM & Amazon Studios.Co-Productions.Local Productions.

  Relationships & Communication:

  Maintains relationships with stakeholders within GCO Localization, Head Office, Regional Marketing & Distribution and key contacts for Domestic, Latin American and Asian WB offices and licensees.

  This includes, but is not limited to:

  Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients providing expertise and support communicating clearly on all day-to-day operational activities. Co-ordinate activities across Global AdPub team, localization vendors, Anti-piracy, local offices & stakeholders. Providing clear instructions with debut times, localization, deadline and security directives to global vendors, local WB offices, dubbing studios for marketing content. Manage daily update meetings with EMEA AdPub team, ensure everyone has latest information and clear instructions on evolving campaign strategies.Provide Theatrical Marketing Head Office with regular reports on project status & creative choices.Create and provide Head Office and Regional Marketing with budget allocation.

  Vendor Management:

  Vendor selection.Planning, scheduling and assisting with managing volumes against available capacity.Continuously evaluating vendor performance, rejections against agreed SLA's and best practice.Continuous improvement.

  Localization:

  Assists with planning and implementation of AdPub Localization efforts for Domestic, Latin American and Asian marketing content. Includes, but not limited to:

  Oversee the planning & scheduling of theatrical and online localization & distribution for in theatre placement and online simultaneous worldwide debuts across all markets ensuring placements are met for the Domestic, Latin American and Asian Regions.Review trailers, marketing assets, publicity pieces; create project plans that detail local language / audience requirements.Handle sensitive and confidential material appropriately & securely. Manage the creation and supply of reference materials to internal stakeholders, localization vendors ensuring appropriate security protocols are applied.Clear communication with vendors, key stakeholders covering delivery schedules, timelines / placement opportunities for theatrical & online marketing content. Follow and ensure that the creative strategies have been applied, work closely with the feature team to ensure localization efforts are consistent across marketing and feature projects. Work with WB local offices and vendors to ensure all dubbed and subtitled localization content are delivered and tracked within the agree timelines. This includes scheduling within the appropriate timelines and working on backout schedules. Supply weekly status reports to our markets of all localization and asset timelines.Create and maintain purchase orders to vendors to start work requested and reconcile POs when required.Assist Director Localization AdPub with leading meetings with local markets on a by-weekly basis providing updates to marketing material and gathering information on their localization. requirements. Liaise with dubbing studios & territory dubbing managers regarding recording, mixing and delivery schedule of dubbed mixes.Trouble shoot any issues that arise during localization and distribution of content.Quality Checking and approving OV and localized content.Maintain extensive tracking tools of all trailers that have been used and versioned for online and theatrical release as well as contact and creative dubbing information.Provide individual markets costs for all AdPub localization operations.Actively seek out new and develop workflow improvements between vendors and GCO localization.

  Distribution:

  AdPub Distribution efforts including, but not limited to:

  QC and ensure all localized online content has been uploaded to Adstream.Maintaining and updating the local distribution methods are in keeping with latest technology developments for theatrical. Manage electronic vendors on Ad Pub/Trailer distribution solutions.

  Innovation & Development:

  Identify opportunity areas and work with leadership and external stakeholders to make recommendations and implement process improvements including new technologies and industry best practice.

  New Project Management System IntegrationCollaborate in improving system tools

  Qualifications & Experiences...

  Functional experience in localization or similar AdPub content servicing experience.Exhibits basic knowledge and application of common practices for the operations in servicing AdPub content and postproduction services.Project management experience.

  Knowledge, Skills & Other Requirements:

  Technically minded with a keen interest in new technologies.Exception English language skills.Additional language skills advantageous.Willingness to collaborate and share expertise to promote the growth of the team.Friendly and credible personality who inspires trust and client's partners and colleagues.Flexibility and positive can-do approach that builds team spirit.Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to handle pressure and be efficient when delivering to tight deadlines.Adept with both Mac and PC operating systems, relevant office applications and editing software: Final Cut pro, Pro Tools, Playback Pro would be advantageous, but not required.Ability to work well both as an individual and in a team with an outgoing nature and ability to show patience in stressful and fast-paced situations.Navigation of content management systems.Timely and clear communication.

  Education, Training or Certification

  Some College preferred with emphasis on technology support for film, digital marketing, or related areaManagement has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

  How We Get Things Done...

  This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

  The Legal Bits...

  In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

  Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

  If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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