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Leon Chao

Freelance English-Chinese Translator @ Freelance English-Chinese Translator
• Experience in New Media OTT SVOD, IPTV, and linear channels. • Experience in content licensing, acquisition, analysis, and business development. • Organized, detail-oriented, and a strong collaborator. Capable of working with multiple teams. • Passionate and knowledgeable about films, TV, gaming, pop culture, and all things entertainment.
Freelance English-Chinese Translator
University of Kent
Taipei, 台灣

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Licence Manager
    Enterprise Sales
    Translator
  • Fields
    Media
  • Work experience
    4-6 years (4-6 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 1-5 people
  • Skills
    Word
    PowerPoint
    Excel
    Google Drive
    Google Sheets
    Google Docs
    Google Slides
    Trello
    Amplitude
    Nielesn
    Business Development
    New Media
    Social Media
    Licensing
    Content Marketing
    Content Strategy
    Content Management Systems (CMS)
    Project Management
    Marketing
    Data Analysis
    Copywriting
    Media Production
    Contract Management
    Translation
    Project Planning
    Advertising
    Copyright Law
    Arianna
    Organization Skills
    Interpersonal Communication
    Collaborative Problem Solving
    Time Management
    Client Relations
    Creative Problem Solving
    Teamwork
    Negotiation
    Chinese (native)
    English
    Attention To Details
    OTT
    Licensing Agreements
    Performance Reporting
    Content Licensing
    Legal Contract Review
    CPV
    Media Entertainment
  • Languages
    English
    Professional
    Chinese
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Customer Success / Marketing Specialist / Account Executive / Operation / Community
  • Desired work locations
    Taipei, Taiwan
    United States
    United Kingdom
    Singapore
    Hong Kong
    Japan
    China
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

Freelance English-Chinese Translator

Jul 2022 - Present
• Translated projects including TV show production proposals, synopsis, company info, website content, and marketing event Q&A.

Sales Representative

May 2021 - Present
• Liaison, order confirmation, and follow-up with clients. • Schedule management and quality assurance with cross-countries teams.

Part-Time Consultant

Mar 2020 - Feb 2021
1 yr 0 mos
Yangon Htantabin Technology Park is invested and developed by Golden Myanmar Investment Co., Ltd., with branches in Myanmar, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The company mainly focuses on real estate investment ranging from large-scale developments of industrial zones, residential and commercial areas, infrastructure construction, and integrated projects. • Solicited foreign investment. • Revised and translated the Park’s documents and sublease agreements. • Represented the company in the Myanmar Business Association.

Licensing & Distribution/CF Production Team Lead

TITV Co., Ltd
Full-time
Jun 2018 - Feb 2020
1 yr 9 mos
As the primary content provider for Chunghwa Telecom’s MOD, the biggest IPTV in Taiwan, TITV has gathered over 30 international and local channels ranging from movies, TV shows, news, sports, and various entertainment content. • Identified potential partners and acquired IPTV, OTT channels, and VOD content, such as Sony Animax, i-Fun, Nickelodeon, and WakuWaku Japan. • Negotiated terms and drafted content licensing, platform, and package agreements. • Day-to-day liaison and managed the relationship with content providers and partners. • Coordinated with content providers and internal teams on content material, channel signals, and other needs to ensure everything was delivered on a timely schedule. • Coordinated with the NCC and Chunghwa Telecom on numerous matters, including launching new channels and packages, weekly content promos, and monthly highlights. • Reported rating performance analytics to the executives, content providers, and partners. • Licensing database maintenance. • Managed TITV and MOD’s Family Luxury package’s Facebook pages. • Ran multiple fan-oriented contests in conjunction with our partners, aiming to increase audience engagement and retention when releasing new content. • Channel license application, renewal, evaluation, and semiannual report. • TV commercials production.

Content Licensing & Business Development Assistant

KKTV Co., Ltd
Full-time
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
1 yr 1 mo
Owned by KKBOX Group, KKTV is one of the leading video streaming platforms in Taiwan. It is the one-stop destination for aficionados looking for a deep library of content. • Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and local VOD content licensing. Reviewed all licensing agreements' rights and ensured a smooth new service launch. • Initiated and managed several licensing projects and databases to increase the workflow drastically and provided info such as licensing rights, period, fees, and marketing regulations for the operation, marketing, customer service, growth, and finance teams. • Collaborated with growth hackers to establish the in-house CPV (cost-per-view) systems to analyze revenue brought in per content and user behavior to provide direction for future content acquisition. • Collaborated with backend engineers to establish the CMS (content management system) for licensing agreements, titles, and databases. • Analyzed and provided quarterly royalty and performance reports. • Worked closely with the Vice President on cross-industry business development projects with set-up box and telecommunications companies. • Processed tax rebate documents for foreign content providers.

Office Manager (Compulsory Military Service)

Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
1 yr 0 mos
• Managed an office of seven. • Supply management and equipment purchasing. • Achieved the Prize of Excellence in Mandatory Service, Quarter 1 of 2013.

Marketing and Sales Intern

Nov 2011 - Feb 2012
4 mos
• Assisted in designing the winter cooked food and its marketing campaign. • Created brand awareness through new channels and potential customers.

Education

Master of Science (MS)
MSc Marketing
2014 - 2015
Description
Projects: New Product Innovation: Worked with the cereal bar brand Nākd to develop and design a new set of consumer-driven flavors and marketing mix. Marketing Report: Consumer Perception and Buying Behavior Toward Different Electronic Entertainment Consoles and Their Attributes.
Other
FDPS International Business Studies & Studies in Media and Communication
2013 - 2014
Bachelor’s Degree
Law
2007 - 2012
Description
Courses: Copyright Law, Commercial and Corporation Law, Fair Trade Law, Business Management, Economics