About The Role

About the Role

Pocket FM is looking for a Content Lead for the Netherlands to manage and scale the adaptation and localization of our international audio series for the Dutch market. In this production and project management-focused role, you will lead a team of local screenwriters, oversee the translation and cultural adaptation pipeline, and manage project timelines to ensure seamless script delivery. You will operate within modern, AI-assisted workflows to drive production velocity, maintaining high operational standards while making global stories feel authentically Dutch.

Key Responsibilities

Localization & Slate Production

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Manage the end-to-end operational pipeline for adapting and localizing international hit series into high-performing Dutch audio scripts.
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Own production schedules, milestone tracking, and review queues across multiple simultaneous adaptation projects.
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Ensure adapted scripts meet strict production timelines, technical delivery standards, and budget constraints.

Screenwriter Management & Operations

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Lead, recruit, and manage a roster of freelance screenwriters across active project pods.
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Set clear delivery milestones, track writer velocity, and enforce accountability on deadlines and revision cycles.
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Provide clear, structured notes during review rounds to keep adaptation quality consistent without slowing down production.

AI Workflow Integration

Utilize AI tools and LLM workflows to accelerate translation, script adaptation, and review processes.

Train and guide screenwriters on using AI tools effectively to boost writing speed and maintain pipeline efficiency. Continuously refine day-to-day localization workflows to leverage new AI capabilities while maintaining human editorial oversight.

What We're Looking For

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Producing & PM Experience: 3+ years in media production, script localization, project management, or editorial operations.
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Writer Management: Proven experience managing screenwriters, translation teams, or freelance content creators to tight schedules.
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AI Workflow Literacy: Direct experience working within AI-enhanced content workflows and comfort using LLM tools to optimize speed and process.
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Localization Expertise: Strong instinct for adapting global tropes, idioms, and narrative arcs to sound natural and culturally resonant for Dutch audiences.
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Language Skills: Native or bilingual fluency in Dutch, with professional proficiency in English.

What Success Looks Like

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International series are localized and handed off to audio production on time and on budget.
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The screenwriting team operates efficiently within AI-assisted adaptation workflows.
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A scalable, predictable production engine is established for all localized Dutch content.