Distribution Operations Associate-Dubbing

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. 

Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

1.Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

2. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. 

3. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Content Platforms & Operations

Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.

The Servicing team is responsible for the Servicing and Audio/Subtitle Localization of titles produced by Disney General Entertainment.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Distribution Operations Associate, Dubbing to oversee the production of dubbing projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate has prior experience managing localization workflows, excellent organizational abilities, and a deep understanding of the dubbing process. This role offers the opportunity to work with global dubbing vendors, work on Disney General Entertainment titles, and contribute to global storytelling efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end dubbing process, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Programming, Mastering, Servicing, and regional offices) and external teams (global dubbing vendors and dub studios) to meet project deadlines.
• Support the team and the supervisor by providing regular project updates and managing expectations with vendors and clients.
• Ensure all projects adhere to Disney’s technical, linguistic, and quality standards.
• Liaise with Business to understand project requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with global dubbing vendors, dubbing studios, and Disney regional offices to ensure On-Time and Right-First-Time delivery. 
• Monitor vendor spent from project start to finish to stay on budget.
• Troubleshoot and manage rejection from clients and streaming platforms, perform root cause analysis, fix the reported issue, and oversee redelivery.
• Escalate complex issues to senior management as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role

• Vendor & Asset Management and Research
• Managing order
• Managing vendor & supplier performance metrics

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of experience in dubbing, localization, media project management, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of dubbing workflows, including lip-syncing, voice recording, and audio post-production.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with multiple languages and cultural nuances is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in multilingual dubbing projects.
• Knowledge of digital distribution supply chain workflow.
• Working experience at dubbing studio or vendor
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

The hiring range for this position in California is $71,000 to $95,100 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.