Localization coordinator (sydney)

About TBWAMedia Arts Lab

TBWAMedia Arts Lab is the bespoke global agency for Apple and only Apple. We think different to create impact for the world's best brand.

About the Role

The Localization Coordinator in Sydney supports the Localization team in delivering Apple campaigns for ANZ. You help keep localization projects organized, on time, and accurate across channels, working closely with local and global teams to ensure work is both culturally relevant and aligned to Apple's standards.

The Work

• Support Sr. Localization PMs with day-to-day project coordination across ANZ localization work.
• Keep timelines, trackers, and documentation up to date, ensuring assets, briefs, and feedback are clearly organized.
• Help manage localization workflows from brief through delivery, including copy, design, digital, social, and retail assets.
• Coordinate with global hubs (e.g. LA, London, Singapore) and local partners to track inputs, approvals, and delivery timings.
• Assist in preparing project plans, status updates, and recaps that keep stakeholders aligned.
• Help review localized assets for accuracy, basic QA, and alignment with ANZ cultural context and language expectations.
• Support coordination with external vendors and internal teams (Creative, Production, Business Affairs, Media) to keep work moving.
• Manage asset delivery logistics, ensuring correct versions, specs, and deadlines are met for ANZ.
• Capture and distribute meeting notes, action items, and next steps in a clear, timely way.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining shared folders, and updating trackers.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

• You're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy keeping multiple moving pieces in order.
• You're excited about how global campaigns are adapted for local markets, especially ANZ.
• You communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and in meetings.
• You're a team player who enjoys collaborating in a fast-paced environment.
• You're proactive, ask smart questions, and are eager to learn from more senior PMs.
• You care about accuracy, timelines, and delivering high-quality work.
• You're comfortable juggling several tasks at once and can stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in advertising, marketing, production, localization, or a related field (internships and relevant project work welcome).
• Strong interest in creative work, global campaigns, and how they come to life in local markets.
• Transparent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail across documents, timelines, and assets.
• Ability to manage multiple small tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working in shared tools (e.g. spreadsheets, project trackers, presentation documents).
• Basic understanding of how creative projects move from brief to delivery is a plus.
• Collaborative working style and openness to feedback and mentorship.
• Interest in Apple, tech, culture, and how brands show up in the ANZ market.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Media Arts Lab is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to finding the best fit for the role, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.