Full-Time

Project Manager

Audio Description Operations, Latam

Posted on 9/23/2024

Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios

5,001-10,000 employees

Comprehensive service provider for video games

Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

CA$70k - CA$72kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Vancouver, BC, Canada

This is a full-time hybrid remote/on-site position based in Vancouver, Canada.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in project management of Spanish language audio description (AD).
  • Proven knowledge of audio description guidelines and AD best practices and trends in Latin America and Spain.
  • Minimum BS in digital audio production, sound design or related field.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to issues impacting blind and low vision communities and commitment to seeking innovative solutions to challenges.
  • Extensive contacts in the Latin American and Spanish M&E and AD industries.
  • Extensive contacts with accessibility advocacy organizations in Latin America.
  • Hands-on experience in audio engineering and knowledge of audio recording/mixing tools and delivery formats.
  • Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen ability to prioritize tasks and pivot seamlessly in response to evolving needs.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work autonomously.
  • Native fluency in spoken and written Spanish. Exceptional linguistic knowledge and expertise in Spanish language.
  • Professional level fluency in English.
  • Flexibility and willingness to accommodate occasional work outside of standard office hours.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the creation of audio description of Spanish language content for blind and visually impaired customers.
  • Schedule and monitor projects to ensure timely delivery.
  • Liaise with clients concerning deliverables/receivables and trouble-shoot as necessary.
  • Liaise internally with audio team to ensure quality and consistency of AD
  • Recruit and onboard Spanish language AD writers, QC’ers.
  • Recruit and onboard Spanish language voice talent.
  • Work closely with Spanish speaking AD writers and consultants to ensure that quality standards are consistently met.
  • Evaluate Spanish AD scripts and provide feedback.
  • Guide remote audio recording sessions as needed.
  • Manage back-end systems for client-specific applications.

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$487.8M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords' footprint in AAA game development.
  • Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-driven content moderation capabilities.
  • Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence in Keywords Studios' growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.
  • Integration of acquired companies may pose operational challenges affecting service quality.
  • Reliance on major clients like Microsoft could lead to revenue volatility.

What makes Keywords Studios unique

  • Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.
  • The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.
  • Keywords Studios integrates proprietary technology to enhance digital content creation and management.

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