Disney
Glendale, CA, USA
Job Posting Title:
Project - Localization Manager
Req ID:
10159816
Job Description:
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:
Content Operations is ultimately responsible for successfully delivering Disney’s entertainment and sports content to millions of people every day. This involves developing, operating, and managing a global content supply chain – the myriad of steps involved from taking a finalized TV show/movie, or live piece of content, from inside Disney to audiences around the globe, in their preferred language and format. This team also manages technology operations in Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
We are seeking a proactive, strategic Localization Manager who will be part of the Distribution Operations team in Burbank, CA, and reporting to the Manager of Localization Operations. The Localization team is responsible for the localization of artwork and metadata for all content produced within the USA, and serviced to Disney Streaming Worldwide. This position requires liaison with Disney Domestic and International Teams (Programming, Marketing, DCVI, Operations), dubbing studios & local vendors for material delivery specifications and timelines. The role will require strong collaboration with multiple global teams across the company.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in localization management to lead the day-to-day requirements for localization operations. This person will assist in guiding the policies and procedures around metadata and artwork orders, technical specification, reference materials, international timelines, studio outreach, and territory communications. This job requires interface with multiple business units within TWDC; therefore, the candidate must have sensitivity to customer service and a sense of diplomacy. This person will be a point of contact for titles within a specific workflow, overseeing and working with various internal departments, vendors & territory offices to provide order alignment, and working with creative vendors and internal teams toward final delivery of content to Disney Streaming.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,600 - $116,800 per year. 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.
Job Posting Segment:
CPO - Distribution Operations
Job Posting Primary Business:
CPO – Distribution Operations – Artwork Metadata & Avails
Primary Job Posting Category:
Content Digital Operations
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-16