Production Planning Manager HU/ PL/ CZ/ RO

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For our Localization Hub for CEE & Nordics headquartered in Warsaw we’re currently recruiting:

Production Planning Manager HU/ PL/ CZ/ RO

Position is based in Budapest

Position: full time, indefinite

Responsibilities:

  • Delivery of localized versions of content broadcast on VIMN portfolio of channels/ platforms in impeccable artistic and editorial quality
  • Efficient planning & tracking of localization process. Key contact point for studios and freelance linguistic editors
  • Localization cost control, Purchase Orders raising and payments flow
  • Sale and acquisitions of existing language versions
  • Communicating with internal stakeholders, incl. programming, PR, marketing, digital, as well as with content management center in Amsterdam
  • Play advisory role in formulating localization policies/ workflows across the region
  • Support localization bidding procedures and studios’ selection, monitor studios’ performance against KPIs
  • Offer linguistic advise for target language, if needed

That’s what we want you to have:

  • be native user of at least one of following target languages: Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Romanian
  • think and work in English
  • have degree in foreign philology and/ or translation studies and/ or media management
  • use passion for foreign languages and cultures to add value to VIMN brands local presence
  • be able to make and execute artistic and editorial decisions, representing VIMN brands awareness
  • be aware of areas which can be culturally sensitive in your target language(s) and brief studios how to mitigate this type of editorial risks
  • understand financial impact of artistic and editorial decisions, being able to efficiently negotiate rates and monitor payment process
  • demonstrate strong project ownership attitude and lead projects from inception to final stage
  • have superb organizational and assets management skills to develop production plan, addressing risks and offering ways to mitigate them
  • be able to communicate your needs/ requirements both to internal stakeholders and external partners in concise and simple way
  • be active member of production/ project/ team meetings, providing data and reporting progress
  • be able to identify problems in due time, offer solutions pro-actively and escalate if necessary
  • be able to prioritize tasks under high time pressure
  • be continually willing to grow your professional knowledge
  • be adaptive to changes and always on the look-out for improvements
  • follow the spirit of collaboration, receiving direction and criticism
  • be open-minded, friendly and present inclusive attitude
  • have sense of humor

Pluses:

  • working knowledge of at least two/ all of following target languages: Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Romanian
  • previous production planning experience in media environment and/ or from localization/ translation/ dubbing/ audio post-production companies with multinational presence
  • proven track record of account management/ vendor management successes in media environment and/ or localization/ translation/ dubbing/ audio post-production companies with multinational presence
  • ability to work within global content supply chain
  • script-proofreading experience in at least one of the following target languages: Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Romanian

We offer:

  • Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience
  • Challenging job in a multicultural environment
  • Unique and friendly atmosphere, team building events
  • Possibility to take part in the introduction of iconic media brands into various European markets

Why Viacom International Media Networks? Sure, you will have challenging tasks, responsibilities and freedom for your ideas, just like in other companies – but the difference is in the details. At Viacom International Media Networks you are not only bringing in your personal Know How, but also your individual passion. Since we all share a love for great stories, we have gathered the best storytellers and committed ourselves to bringing the best possible stories to our audience all across the world. In the pursuit of telling all the new stories as well as the loved classics, we have grown to become the largest media network in the world. Become a part of us and work for our famous brands like MTV, VIVA, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Vh1 and Paramount. You will have the opportunity to discover your true talent in an innovative and passionate work environment that fits your lifestyle and fandom.

Experience required:

  • Ideally 3-5 years of relevant localization experience

Required language level:

  • English – fluent
    Any of these:
  • Czech – native/ working knowledge
  • Polish – native/ working knowledge
  • Romanian – native/ working knowledge
  • Hungarian – native/ working knowledge

Sounds just like you? Send us your CV in English via e-mail to jobs.hungary(at)vimn.com
We kindly ask you to let us know your possible start date and desired salary level. We’re looking forward to your application. We kindly inform you that we will contact only selected candidates.