Director, Global Translation & Adaptation Full Time on the ground

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