VP, Theatrical Subtitling

Deluxe•Burbank, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of theatrical subtitling at the most respected name in the industry. This is a hands on, high-accountability role for someone who understands the rhythm of theatrical distribution and enjoys solving complex workflow puzzles. The VP, Theatrical Subtitling is an executive-level leadership role responsible for overseeing the global translation, subtitle creation, quality control, and distribution of feature films for cinema releases worldwide.

Requirements

5+ years’ senior leadership experience in Subtitling or Media Localization, with deep theatrical experience.
Curiosity about new technology and the judgement to know where it adds value.
Design and oversee long-term project roadmaps that balance immediate wins with sustainable, future-proof growth.
Strong organizational and communication skills - you can see the details and the big picture at once.
Experience and ability to supervise large scale projects with local and remote teams on a global scale.
The ability to identify risks and effectively manage large, complex projects from start to finish, with multiple moving parts and tight deadlines.
A track record of identifying underlying trends, systemic bottlenecks, and hidden opportunities within complex data or environments.
Exceptional management and leadership skills demonstrated by previous professional success.
The ability to engage with and motivate culturally diverse, distributed team (listen, influence, lead).
Experience guiding teams through organizational shifts by clearly communicating strategic decisions.
Exceptional communication skills across all levels (verbal, written).
The ability to clearly communicate technical workflows and processes to non-technical audiences.
The ability to identify and effectively communicate business requirements to software development teams.

Responsibilities

Setting the global operations strategy, managing localization budgets, and overseeing Profit and Loss (P&L) statements for the department.
Managing the creation of secure Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) with timed text files (SMPTE/InterOP standards) that play flawlessly on theater screens worldwide.
Partnering with film directors, creative heads, and distribution executives to preserve the creative intent and cultural nuances of a movie's script during localization.
Lead global teams within our established operations including London, Los Angeles, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Research into AI technologies for subtitling, accessibility, scripting and censorship/compliance.
Champion next generation tools and workflows that raise both quality and speed.
Develop and implement best practices to monitor quality output of our internal processes. Ensure key quality metrics are aligned with direct client expectations to deliver the best end-user experience.
Collaborate with executive management and regional heads on strategies, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output and minimize costs.
Collaborate with global team management and other key stakeholders to establish and promote best practices for project management that support quality, on-time delivery and scalability.
Represent Deluxe in a positive, professional, and innovative manner through participation in industry groups and events.