Content Lead / Netherlands (m/f/d)

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

  • Manage the end-to-end operational pipeline for adapting and localizing international hit series into high-performing Dutch audio scripts.

  • Own production schedules, milestone tracking, and review queues across multiple simultaneous adaptation projects.

  • Ensure adapted scripts meet strict production timelines, technical delivery standards, and budget constraints.

  Screenwriter Management & Operations

  • Lead, recruit, and manage a roster of freelance screenwriters across active project pods.

  • Set clear delivery milestones, track writer velocity, and enforce accountability on deadlines and revision cycles.

  • 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

• • Producing & PM Experience: 3+ years in media production, script localization, project management, or editorial operations.

  • Writer Management: Proven experience managing screenwriters, translation teams, or freelance content creators to tight schedules.

  • AI Workflow Literacy: Direct experience working within AI-enhanced content workflows and comfort using LLM tools to optimize speed and process.

  • Localization Expertise: Strong instinct for adapting global tropes, idioms, and narrative arcs to sound natural and culturally resonant for Dutch audiences.

  • Language Skills: Native or bilingual fluency in Dutch, with professional proficiency in English.

What Success Looks Like

• • International series are localized and handed off to audio production on time and on budget.

  • The screenwriting team operates efficiently within AI-assisted adaptation workflows.

  • A scalable, predictable production engine is established for all localized Dutch content.