Localization Audio Specialist

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This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. This is an 18-month contract.

You are:

You are a motivated self-starter, fluent in Latin American Spanish, passionate about baseball, and experienced in the technical audio field. You are enthusiastic about delivering an authentic dialogue experience for the MLBTheShow project within San Diego Studio.

As it turns out:

San Diego Studio is seeking a Speech Localization Specialist – Spanish Commentary, to join our award-winning team and craft high-quality audio for MLBTheShow, an annual product. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most quality-driven developers in the industry, on one of the most exciting, immersive games for Sony PlayStation.

Coordination & Teamwork: Working closely with the San Diego Studio Commentary Team, you will collaborate with the U.K.-based localization team to support the Spanish-language localization effort. This requires great attention to detail on the grammatical structure of Latin American Spanish. Collaborating with the audio and commentary teams on-site in San Diego, you will grow and foster positive relationships with our internal sound and production development team.

Technical Proficiency & Creative Skills: You will be encouraged to contribute your technical expertise and innovative approaches to continuously elevate the quality of Spanish commentary and audio post-production across the team. You should have an in-depth understanding of the dialogue pipeline, including recording, editing, and mastering. You will work at the forefront of evolving technologies and creative processes, applying your strong problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Implementation: You bring deep expertise in integrating dialogue into games and improving the systems that support it, with a focus on elevating both quality and efficiency.

Communication Skills: You demonstrate strong ownership and accountability in your work, while fostering effective collaboration and communication across a diverse range of internal departments at San Diego Studio.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience, or 1 shipped AAA title or film/television project in a Lead role.
• Proven record of professionally written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in Latin American Spanish, with the ability to translate seamlessly from English
• In-depth knowledge of the sport of baseball
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines while maintaining focus and professionalism
• Fluent in all phases of dialogue production and post-production, preferably with interactive audio.
• Comfortable with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
• Experience implementing game audio using proprietary tools
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and database management.
• Relevant accredited education in the field of audio \ sound design \ television \ broadcasting \ game design.

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Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$43.61—$65.43 USD

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