Project Administrator (Localization)

Job ID 10129460 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Aug. 26, 2025

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Job Summary:

The Studio Operations Localization team manages localized components, supporting worldwide releases of new Theatrical and D+ Studio branded titles. Our team engages in planning, vendor management, localization strategy, component ordering and execution, ensuring our content maintains the highest quality throughout the global lifecycle.

The Project Administrator will provide support to the Localization team. This role will assist with the transactional details of localized components related to text/picture for Theatrical and Disney+ Original titles. The ideal candidate is detail orientated with a keen interest in localization. They are excited to engage with team members, partners, and stakeholders both internal and external/international. Excels in an energetic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

Create orders for localized components; ensure systems are updated and orders are clear to vendors
Monitor milestones and maintain status updates in system to ensure reports are accurate
Recognize when a plan is off track and escalate appropriately
Assist with local territory requests for production assets to support localization needs
Coordinate the day-to-day delivery priorities
Identify process improvement opportunities
Support APM and Manager on subtitle screening needs
Coordinate localization strategy decisions and translations via Disney systems/tools
Assist with movement of assets and archive tracking
Utilize a wide array of managing software programs, including, Smartsheet, Google trackers, Microsoft Project, and various Disney-owned systems
Partner with team on accounting, billing and PO requests

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years applicable experience
Proficient in using applications such as Microsoft Office, G-Suite applications, Microsoft Project and Smartsheet
Strong communication skills - able to establish working relationships with a variety of diverse people across many teams and disciplines
Great organizational and time management skills
Able to prioritize and execute against multiple titles and deadlines at one time
Highly adaptable to change; nimble in accommodating changing priorities
Must be available to work onsite minimum of 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote, with reserved flexibility to work onsite or on location as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with localization including various assets such as subtitles, accessibility, inserts, dub credits and how they all work together to create a user experience (localization strategy)
Familiarity with theatrical and digital workflows
Understanding of communication styles and approaches for various level of management
Strong sense of curiosity in approaches to solving complex problems
Ability to understand the priorities of complex business decisions

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $64,600 to $83,400 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.

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Character Voices, Inc, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Disney Character Voices, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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