Multilingual AI Podcast Production for Zenchef by John MalkaMultilingual AI Podcast Production for Zenchef by John Malka

Multilingual AI Podcast Production for Zenchef

John Malka

John Malka

Zenchef|Multilingual AI Podcast Production

A scalable podcast series produced with AI-powered tools, translated and localized into 5+ languages for global reach.

🎯 Project Overview

Zenchef, the all-in-one platform for restaurant management and guest engagement, needed to expand its content strategy with a podcast series targeting its international audience.
The challenge was ambitious: to produce professional-quality podcast episodes and scale them across multiple markets without the traditional costs and timelines associated with multilingual production.
By leveraging AI-powered tools for video editing and avatar-based translation, I delivered a comprehensive podcast series localised into over 5 languages, enabling Zenchef to engage audiences across Europe and beyond with consistent, high-quality content.

🛠️ My role

Podcast Production: Produced full podcast episodes using DaVinci Resolve for editing, color grading, and audio mastering.
AI Translation & Localization: Used HeyGen to create realistic AI translations, preserving tone, lip-sync accuracy, and brand voice across 5+ languages.
Creative Direction: Ensured visual and tonal consistency across all versions.
Scalable Content Strategy: Built a repeatable workflow for future multilingual content production.

✨ Key Results

Produced a complete podcast series with professional-grade editing and sound design.
Translated and localized content into 5+ languages including French, English, Spanish, German, and Italian.
Reduced multilingual production time by 80% compared to traditional dubbing methods.
Delivered consistent brand voice and visual quality across all language versions.
Created a scalable framework for ongoing international content expansion.
Zenchef podcast video
Zenchef podcast video

🎨 Production Highlights

Clean, professional podcast format optimized for both video and audio platforms.
AI avatar translations with natural lip-sync and authentic voice tone.
Consistent intro/outro branding and motion graphics across all versions.

🧩 Highlights

Merged traditional video production expertise with AI localization.
Enabled Zenchef to reach new markets without multiplicative production costs.
Demonstrated a replicable model for brands seeking global content scalability.

🔍 Tools & Tech Stack

DaVinci Resolve for podcast editing, color grading, and audio mastering
HeyGen for AI avatar translation and lip-sync localization
Figma for podcast branding and visual assets

💬 Project Takeaway

This project showcases how AI workflows can unlock global content distribution without the traditional barriers of cost, time, and complexity. By combining professional production standards with intelligent automation, Zenchef gained a multilingual podcast series ready to engage audiences across their key markets and a blueprint for scaling future content initiatives.
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Posted Jan 27, 2026

Produced a multilingual podcast series for Zenchef using AI tools.