Freelance) Content Lead ​/ Producer m​/f​/d

Position: (Freelance) Content Lead / Producer m/f/d)
Pocket FM  is the world’s largest audio-series platform, where powerful stories travel effortlessly across languages, cultures, and continents. From India and the US to Europe and beyond, we are redefining how stories are created, discovered, and experienced worldwide, without screens.
At our core, we are an AI-powered entertainment company with a deeply human-first philosophy. We believe technology should amplify creativity. Our proprietary AI systems work alongside writers, voice artists, and creative teams to help stories scale globally, faster, smarter, and with cultural depth and emotional integrity intact.
Today, Pocket FM is home to a vibrant community of 250+ million listeners, 300,000+ creators, and 100,000+ audio series. With over 140 billion minutes streamed annually, we have emerged as one of the fastest-growing media-tech companies in the world, and we are just getting started. We operate at a massive global scale, but with a startup mindset: curious, fast-moving, and deeply owner-driven.

At Pocket FM, teams are encouraged to think boldly, move with intent, and build for long-term impact as we shape the future of audio-first storytelling worldwide.
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   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.

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