Associate Manager, Content Localization
2K · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Manage a team of language specialists and reviewers.
- Oversee daily language production for various content types.
- Ensure consistent quality and cultural appropriateness.
- Track progress and resolve localization issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for content alignment.
About the role
About 2K
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K.
At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
About The Role
As part of 2K’s Global Loc 2.0 strategy, the Content Localization (CLOC) team is scaling its leadership capabilities to ensure consistent, high-quality language execution across all titles and content types. We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Content Localization to provide day-to-day oversight of language teams, support operational planning, and guide the execution of localization content workflows in alignment with 2K’s linguistic standards.
This role is ideal for someone with deep language expertise and growing leadership experience, ready to take on people management responsibilities while continuing to support execution and operational coordination.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a small team of Language Leads, Linguistic Specialists, or reviewers, ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and content consistency
- Coordinate daily language production across text, UI, VO scripts, and marketing copy, partnering closely with Localization Producers and content teams
- Support issue resolution and escalation around terminology, tone, style, and cultural appropriateness, conferring with more senior CLOC leadership on complex matters
- Track delivery progress, bug triage loops, and localization review milestones, ensuring clear documentation and prioritization
- Ensure team members have the tools, guidance, and context needed to execute effectively
- Provide performance input and mentorship for direct reports, supporting training, onboarding, and development conversations
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (LQA, VO, Marketing Loc) to ensure consistent content flow and terminology alignment
- Recommend modest process improvements to improve consistency, task clarity, and cross-team efficiency
- Participate in hiring and onboarding activities for new linguistic contributors
- Ensure shared content resources (style guides, glossaries, reference documentation) are maintained and communicated effectively
- Represent your language teams in planning meetings, sprint reviews, or milestone retrospectives as needed
What You Bring
- Experience in content localization or linguistics, ideally in games, media, or entertainment
- Strong understanding of language quality principles, including tone-of-voice, transcreation, and cultural nuance
- Familiarity with localization tools such as CAT platforms, terminology management systems, Jira, Confluence, and CMS tools
- Proven ability to manage schedules, track tasks, and support language execution across multiple workstreams
- Prior experience mentoring or guiding peers, or managing small teams
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Fluent in English; fluency in at least one supported language is strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation, localization, or a related field preferred
WHY JOIN US?
As an Assistant Manager in the Content Localization team, you’ll help lead the daily language execution that shapes how 2K’s stories are told and experienced worldwide. You’ll support the growth of talented linguists, strengthen team operations, and help ensure that our content hits the right tone, every time, in every region.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
Key skills/competency
- Content Localization
- Linguistics
- Language Quality
- Team Management
- Project Coordination
- Jira
- Confluence
- CAT Tools
- Process Improvement
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Content Localization
- Associate Manager
- Linguistics
- Language Quality
- Team Management
- Project Coordination
- CAT Tools
- Jira
- Gaming Industry
- Media
- Entertainment
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in content localization, linguistics, and team leadership, using keywords from the job description like 'language quality,' 'CAT platforms,' and 'Jira.'
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your passion for gaming and how your skills align with 2K's mission to deliver high-quality, culturally resonant content globally.
- Showcase leadership potential: Provide specific examples of mentoring peers or managing small teams, demonstrating your ability to guide and develop linguistic contributors.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you handle complex issues, ensure quality, and foster collaboration within a team environment.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for an Associate Manager, Content Localization at 2K?
- As an Associate Manager, Content Localization at 2K, you will be responsible for managing a team of language specialists, overseeing daily language production across various content types (text, UI, VO scripts, marketing copy), ensuring language quality and cultural appropriateness, tracking progress, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also play a role in mentorship and process improvement.
- What qualifications are essential for the Associate Manager, Content Localization role at 2K?
- Essential qualifications include experience in content localization or linguistics (ideally in games, media, or entertainment), a strong understanding of language quality principles (tone-of-voice, transcreation, cultural nuance), familiarity with localization tools (CAT platforms, Jira, Confluence), proven ability to manage schedules and tasks, and excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is required, and fluency in at least one supported language is strongly preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
- What type of language support does 2K seek for its Content Localization team?
- 2K is seeking fluency in English as a primary requirement. Additionally, fluency in at least one other supported language is strongly preferred, indicating a need for a diverse linguistic capability within the team to ensure high-quality global content execution.
- How does 2K ensure quality in its localized content?
- 2K focuses on ensuring consistent, high-quality language execution through a Content Localization (CLOC) team. This involves establishing linguistic standards, overseeing language teams, supporting operational planning, guiding workflow execution, and ensuring adherence to principles like tone-of-voice, transcreation, and cultural nuance.
- What are the career growth opportunities for an Associate Manager, Content Localization at 2K?
- This role offers the opportunity to grow leadership capabilities by managing a team and supporting strategic global localization efforts. You will gain experience in people management, operational coordination, and cross-functional collaboration within the dynamic gaming industry, contributing to how 2K's stories are experienced worldwide.