Localization Producer - Apple Music

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200685539-0670

Summary

The Featured Content Localization team helps bring some of Apple Music’s most important features and editorial content to a global audience. We manage copy in 40+ languages that connects listeners to - and unlocks new, personalized ways for them to engage with - music and artists they’ll love across genres, cultures, and languages.

Description

We are looking for a Localization Producer who will be responsible for project-managing copy deliverables for international markets through a variety of paths, from copywriting to AIML workflows. You will collaborate with a wide range of global teams - including Design, Editorial, Product, Marketing, and Engineering - to ensure projects are completed on schedule while meeting industry-leading standards of quality. The ideal candidate has the right mix of operational, technical, editorial, and communication skills, and is both a project manager and an advocate for the international customer.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a project manager, producer, technical program manager, or similar role within localization or another industry with a focus on globalization.
• Must be highly detail-oriented, able to multitask and oversee multiple projects at the same time in 40+ languages while operating on short turnarounds.
• Experience with machine translation, large language models, or other AI-enabled language technologies, including quality evaluation and human-in-the-loop workflows.
• Critical thinking and resourcefulness. Must be able to navigate ambiguity, assess risks, and make swift, independent decisions that are best for the project and the localized customer experience.
• A deep understanding of online production and PM technologies. Ability to learn and manage data in complex tools and systems that are continuously evolving.
• Strong appreciation for and insight into linguistic, cultural, product, and market nuances by geography.

Preferred Qualifications

• Linguistic expertise in at least one language other than English
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills
• Comfort and competence working on the Mac platform, using iOS, and familiarity with Apple UI terminology
• PM certification
• BA/BS degree

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.