Ericsson is a leading telecommunications company, and they are seeking a US AD Production Manager to produce and manage audio descriptions for television content. The role involves scripting, recording, and ensuring the quality of audio descriptions while collaborating with various teams to meet production targets and improve processes.
Responsibilities:
- Write scripts and record audio descriptions for diverse television programming
- Conduct background research on programs and gather information from all available sources
- Meet production targets for scripting and voicing work while ensuring team members achieve the same
- Monitor scripts and recordings to ensure accuracy and quality aligned with organizational and client standards
- Plan, allocate, and manage audio description production across clients efficiently to meet Service Level Agreements
- Identify workflow and process improvements to enhance efficiency
- Deliver introductory training to new team members and support ongoing skill development
- Share line management and performance management responsibilities for Audio Description staff
- Contribute to audio description editorial policy, standards, and staff assessments
- Collaborate with colleagues across Access Services and production areas to ensure optimal service delivery
- Continuously develop your voicing and scripting skills
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree is preferred
- Strong writing and scripting skills for both creative and factual content
- Extensive vocabulary, excellent language skills, and strong visual awareness
- Clear understanding of the needs and preferences of visually impaired audiences
- Appreciation for diverse film and television content
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines independently or collaboratively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across internal teams and with external clients
- Collaborative approach with flexibility and eagerness to learn
- Focused, self-motivated mindset with strong initiative and innovative problem-solving
- Professional vocal skills gained in broadcasting or equivalent environment
- Experience working with new systems and developing technology