Head Dialogue Manager (HDM)

Job Title: Head Dialogue Manager (HDM)

Job Type: Contractual

Job Summary:

Join our customer's team as a Head Dialogue Manager (HDM), where you will play a pivotal role in coordinating dynamic audio conversations between professional voice actors. As the on-site leader, you will guide and direct creative dialogue sessions to ensure seamless execution and authentic performances. This is a unique opportunity to shape compelling audio storytelling in a collaborative, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate sessions between two voice acting experts, ensuring effective communication and smooth workflow.
• Relay creative instructions and manage in-session feedback to align with project objectives.
• Foster a professional, focused environment and motivate talent to deliver their best performances.
• Collaborate closely with in-person producers to manage dialogue flow and pacing.
• Monitor session progress and troubleshoot conversational or performance challenges.
• Document session highlights and relay feedback to stakeholders.
• Uphold the creative vision set forth by the customer's team throughout all recordings.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience, primarily in directing (voice or stage), with some writing experience preferred.
• Proven studio engineering knowledge and ability to contribute to creative direction (no hardware management required).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to clarify, instruct, and inspire.
• Experience working with voice actors or performing artists in a studio or production setting.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Native English speaker with a deep understanding of conversational nuance and tone.
• Flexible, adaptive mindset and a commitment to collaborative excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in audio or podcast production teams.
• Background in creative writing for dialogue or scripts.
• Experience managing small creative teams in a studio environment.