Director, Global Translation & Adaptation Full Time on the ground

Director, Global Translation & Adaptation

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming. Job Description Location: London, GB Overview:
This role will oversee and manage the Adaptation and Translations team, which enables Condé Nast’s global content sharing strategy. Through collaboration with editorial, global content management and content operations teams, the Director, Global Adaptation & Translation, will ensure the success of translation and localization of globally syndicated content across all Condé Nast brands. Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and evolve the Translations and Adaptations strategy, working cross-functionally with Editorial, Audience Development and data teams to ensure an audience-driven approach that will help global teams meet KPIs
Lead global translation and adaptation operations including managing the use of budgets and resources efficiently
Track performance of globally-shared content and provide insights to continuously improve content sharing strategy
Identify opportunities for growth and innovation in translation processes and tools, e.g. translation automation, application programming interfaces (API), etc.
Support the Global Workflow Team in setting and improving adaptation workflows, tools, and processes
Serve as a connector across teams in multiple timezones to ensure completion of projects within established timelines and to remove any blockers preventing the translation and adaptations teams from operating ideally
Skills & Requirements:
A strategic thinker with strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience in translations, journalism or related fields
Proven experience in training and managing a team, having demonstrated leadership and growth mind-set
An ability to grasp new concepts quickly, take initiative and work independently with an eye for detail
Passionate, curious and willing to collaborate, test and learn
Previous experience working with APAC markets is a plus
What happens next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

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