Tamil Studio Producer (Consultant - Onsite)

Tamil Studio Producer

Location: Onsite - Bangalore, India
Employment: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Full-time
Timeframe: 2-3 months
Locale: Tamil (ta_IN)
Pay rate: Pay Rate: ₹46,000 – ₹70,000 INR (~$506 – $770 USD) / week
Note: Compensation is paid in USD equivalent.

JOB SUMMARY

Productive Playhouse is seeking a detail-oriented Studio Producer to support onsite audio production during a 2–3 month engagement in India. This role is responsible for ensuring studio recording sessions run efficiently, meet daily productivity targets, and remain on schedule and within budget.

The Studio Producer will collaborate closely with the Studio Project Manager and broader production team to ensure complex script requirements are translated into clear, actionable direction for voice talent. This role also ensures recording materials are meticulously organized to maximize session flow and coordinates real-time troubleshooting related to talent availability, technical issues, or other production disruptions.

In partnership with the project manager and production team, the Studio Producer will help drive seamless workflows, monitor productivity ratios to ensure daily targets are met, and provide regular reporting to both onsite and remote stakeholders, including senior management.

This position requires onsite presence at production studio in Bangalore. Candidates must be bilingual in English and the following language, aligned with the corresponding studio location:

• Tamil – Bangalore Studio

Scope of Services & Key Responsibilities

• Monitor studio recording sessions and production workflows to drive achievement of agreed-upon daily productivity ratios for audio deliverables.
• Ensure complex audio script requirements are translated into clear, actionable guidance that voice talent can readily execute.
• Collaborate with the Studio Project Manager and production stakeholders to confirm schedule adherence and budget alignment.
• Review audio scripts, guidelines, and reference materials to confirm they are set up and organized to enhance recording session efficiency and session flow.
• Coordinate issue resolution with onsite production stakeholders to address real-time challenges, including talent availability issues, technical disruptions, or recording interruptions.
• Support seamless production workflows by coordinating with the project manager and broader production team.
• Conduct regular project download sessions with senior management to provide workflow updates, productivity analysis, risk flags, and forward-looking projections.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates to agreed-upon tracking tools, metrics, and reporting documentation to assess productivity and schedule performance.
• Perform services onsite for a 2–3 month engagement at the Bangalore production studio located in Bangalore, India as required to meet project deliverables.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in audio production, studio operations, and/or production management.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex scripts, workflows, and production requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including voice talent, engineers, and senior leadership.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and the following language aligned with studio production needs:
  • Tamil
    
    
• 5+ Years Experience in audio production, film, media management, production or related fields.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications (not required)

• Experience with ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and audio re-recording processes to support voice matching and audio consistency.
• Degree or formal training in Audio Engineering, Film, Media Management, or a related field.

Engagement Requirements (Contract Role)

• This is a short-term, project-based contract engagement requiring onsite presence at designated production studios in India.
• The Studio Producer will provide their own professional expertise, judgment, and methods to meet agreed-upon production deliverables.
• Availability must align with studio production schedules to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Contractor is responsible for maintaining the focus and stamina required to support intensive production periods as needed to meet project objectives
  
  

ABOUT US

As a global data company, Productive Playhouse “PPH”, is pioneering our approach to language and data services, while incorporating their roots as a production company. Originally creating content to support children's language acquisition, our commitment to excellence, forward-thinking strategies, and world-wide cultural experience has proven key for delivering exceptional service.

Originally founded as an educational production company, Productive Playhouse made a mark with our award winning children’s series, which taught fundamental subjects through engaging and effective programming. This early success paved the way for our evolution into a comprehensive data services provider.

Since 2011, Productive Playhouse has expanded rapidly to offer an extensive suite of data services. Our current offerings include transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and specialized data handling with a focus on sensitivity and diversity. Our commitment to innovation means we continually enhance our service portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

At Productive Playhouse, we are proud of our reputation for addressing complex challenges with agility and delivering premium secure data solutions across diverse environments. Our dynamic team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards and ensuring exceptional service every time.

Contract Engagement Disclaimer

This description is intended to outline the general scope of services and deliverables associated with this independent contractor engagement. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities and may be modified by mutual agreement as project needs evolve.

Nothing in this description shall be construed to create an employment relationship between Productive Playhouse and the contractor. The contractor is engaged as an independent contractor, not as an employee, and is responsible for determining the manner and means by which the services are performed, subject to agreed-upon deliverables and timelines.