At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting localisation projects from start to finish, working with voice artists and translators.
- Company: Join The Voiceover Gallery, a leading agency with 20 years of experience in the industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous annual leave, and team incentives.
- Other info: Dynamic office environment with opportunities for growth and remote work after probation.
- Why this job: Be part of creative projects like localising podcasts and audiobooks while building valuable skills.
- Qualifications: BA in a language or translation field; project management experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Junior localisation project manager to work in our Manchester office within the production team. This is an end to end project management role from initial quoting stages with the client through to final project delivery and everything in between. The role requires a keen interest in working with voiceover artists, translators and subtitlers, and the ability to manage multiple projects from a client facing perspective through to vendor management. This is a full time, office-based role with the option to work from home 1 day per week after completion of your 6-month probation period.
The Voiceover Gallery is a well-established agency with over 20 years’ experience representing voiceovers for UK and foreign markets, as well as providing localisation services for a multitude of clients, including translation, transcreation and subtitling. The Voiceover Gallery has audio recording studios in both London and Manchester and works with voices and linguists all over the globe. The team have backgrounds in TV production, translation, radio and talent management. We work on an exciting variety of projects including Thomas & Friends, localising Dua Lipa’s podcast, and recording Freddie Flintoff’s audiobook plus much, much more.
- Managing human and AI voice over, translation, subtitling, transcription and video editing projects from quoting to invoicing
- Liaising with voice artists, translators, transcribers, subtitlers and video editors to ensure the smooth running of projects
- Negotiating with both clients and suppliers to ensure best rates and deadlines for projects
- Quality checking assets delivered by suppliers against project specifications to ensure that deliverables comply with requirements
- Using booking software, subtitling software and other software packages, such as Microsoft Office programmes (training to be provided where necessary)
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and clients by maintaining regular, clear and friendly communication with them, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout each and every project
- Prioritising and managing multiple projects at once
BA in a language or translation-related field
- A masters in Audio-visual translation would be highly advantageous
- Open to graduates or experience in a project management or localisation role
- Knowledge of subtitling, translation or voice over an advantage
Ability to cope in a high pressured, fast paced environment with tight project deadlines is a must
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Competitive annual leave, rising from 28 days to 32 days with service (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Regular team incentives and social events
- Free life assurance after probation, rising to three times salary with service
- Contributory pension scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme paid annually subject to company and individual performance
£24,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience
Project Management Officer JUNIOR employer: The Voiceover Gallery
The Voiceover Gallery is an exceptional employer located in Manchester, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides competitive annual leave, regular team incentives, and opportunities for professional development in the exciting field of localisation and project management. Join a passionate team that works on high-profile projects and enjoy the unique advantage of a supportive culture that values clear communication and client satisfaction.
