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Cupertino, CA

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How does a Localization Analyst typically collaborate with product and engineering teams during a localization project?

Localization Analysts work closely with product managers and engineers to ensure that translated content aligns with both technical requirements and user experience goals. They often participate in project kickoff meetings, clarify localization requirements, and provide feedback on design aspects that impact language adaptation. Throughout the process, they coordinate with developers to resolve issues such as text expansion, encoding, and integration of translated assets, ensuring a seamless rollout across all supported languages.

What are Localization Analysts?

Localization Analysts are professionals who ensure that products, services, or content are adapted appropriately for different languages, cultures, and regions. They analyze and coordinate translation, cultural adaptation, and localization processes to make sure that content is both linguistically accurate and culturally relevant for the target audience. Localization Analysts often work closely with translators, project managers, and developers to oversee the quality and consistency of localized materials. Their work is essential for companies looking to reach global markets effectively.

What is the difference between Localization Analyst vs Translator?

AspectLocalization AnalystTranslator
CredentialsBachelor's in linguistics, translation, or related field; familiarity with CAT toolsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications (e.g., ATA)
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with product teams, localization vendors, and developersWorks independently or with clients to translate text
Industry UsageUsed in tech, gaming, software, and global marketingCommon in publishing, legal, medical, and literary fields

The main difference is that a Localization Analyst focuses on managing and optimizing the localization process across products and platforms, ensuring cultural and technical accuracy. A Translator primarily converts text from one language to another, emphasizing linguistic accuracy. Both roles require language skills, but the Localization Analyst has a broader scope involving project coordination and quality assurance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Localization Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Localization Analyst, you need strong linguistic skills, cultural awareness, and usually a degree in translation, linguistics, or a related field. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, translation management systems (TMS), and sometimes certifications like ATA or localization project management credentials are typical. Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set top performers apart. These skills are essential to ensure accurate, culturally appropriate translations and seamless project delivery across global markets.
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Category Manager-Localization

Category Manager-Localization

Crunchyroll, LLC

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

About Crunchyroll
Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it's powered by the anime content we all love.
Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!
About the Role
The Category Manager-Localization supports sourcing and procurement activities across Crunchyroll's Localization category, including Subtitling/Captioning, Dubbing (English and International), Creative Localization, and Accessibility (CC/AD).
This role focuses on executing sourcing events, analyzing vendor proposals, coordinating contract reviews, and maintaining supplier performance data in partnership with senior sourcing leadership.
You'll collaborate closely with the Director of Strategic Sourcing, the Localization leadership team, and cross-functional partners in Content Operations, Legal, and Finance to help ensure our localization services deliver value, quality, and speed for fans around the world.
You Will
  • Support execution of sourcing initiatives for localization services such as dubbing, subtitling, and accessibility, rate benchmarking, and contract negotiation.
  • Conduct vendor and market research, prepare rate comparisons, and analyze spend data to identify potential savings and efficiency opportunities.
  • Execute sourcing events and RFx processes in partnership with senior sourcing leaders, ensuring stakeholder alignment, documentation accuracy, and timely completion.
  • Draft and manage MSA/SOW templates with guidance from Legal; track redlines, ensure version control, and finalize documentation for execution.
  • Maintain supplier data, rate cards, and purchase order accuracy in procurement systems; monitor spend trends and report key metrics for assigned categories.
  • Track supplier KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost performance, and quality feedback, preparing reports and dashboards for business reviews.
  • Collaborate with Localization, Content Operations, and Marketing Localization teams to route requests correctly and support intake prioritization.
  • Assist in forecasting and capacity planning, compiling data to inform seasonal volume ramps and resource allocation decisions.
  • Coordinate process improvements and reporting for procurement transactions, compliance tracking, and supplier onboarding.

About You
We get excited about candidates like you because...
  • You have 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Execution, ideally in media localization, post-production, or creative services.
  • You have hands-on experience running RFPs, supporting negotiations, and performing vendor analysis.
  • You're comfortable working with procurement systems (Coupa or similar) and tracking spend accuracy.
  • You have strong Excel/Sheets skills and can build clear, data-driven cost comparisons and reporting dashboards.
  • You understand localization and post-production workflows (dubbing, subtitling, accessibility) and are eager to deepen your expertise in these categories.
  • You're familiar with MSA/SOW templates and contract coordination, escalating bespoke terms when needed.
  • You're an organized communicator who can balance multiple projects while collaborating with cross-functional partners.
  • You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Performance & KPIs
  • RFx throughput and cycle time (from intake to award) for assigned projects.
  • Savings achieved vs. baseline rates and rate-card accuracy.
  • Purchase order and invoice accuracy for assigned suppliers.
  • On-time delivery, rework tracking, and reporting completeness for assigned categories.
  • Contracting cycle time (template-to-execution) and redline turnaround for standard deals.

About the Team
The Strategic Sourcing team at Crunchyroll partners across all lines of business to bring operational excellence, cost discipline, and process visibility to procurement. We're a growing global function, and every team member contributes to building our sourcing frameworks and best practices.As part of this team, you'll support Crunchyroll's mission to deliver world-class anime experiences to fans everywhere - localized in every language we serve.
Why You'll Love Working at Crunchyroll
In addition to working with passionate, creative colleagues, you'll enjoy:
  • Competitive compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus
  • Flexible time-off policies supporting work-life balance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • HSA and FSA programs
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employer-paid commuter benefits
  • Support programs for new parents
  • Pet insurance and pet-friendly offices

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll's Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA
$98,000-$123,000 USD
About our Values
We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value
  • Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
  • Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
  • Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
  • Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
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