Localization Copy Editor

2 Months ago • 5-5 Years • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design • Localization • $56,160 PA - $64,640 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Localization Copy Editor is responsible for writing and editing in-game text and voiceover scripts for Nexon games. This role involves assisting in establishing style rules, creating and updating localization documents (style guides, NPC documents, story bibles, etc.), and managing the copy editing progress of assigned games. Responsibilities include guiding style direction, divvying up work among editors, ensuring task completion, and communicating project updates to the project manager. The ideal candidate possesses excellent grammar and copy-editing skills, familiarity with CMOS, and experience editing to specific voices and styles. Avid gameplay experience with anime-style mobile games is preferred.
Must have:
  • Excellent grammar and copy-editing skills
  • Familiarity with CMOS
  • Experience editing to established voices and styles
  • Game localization experience
  • Project management and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with editing game strings with codes
  • Localization QA testing and text tools/CAT tools experience
  • Experience editing voiceover scripts and attending voiceover sessions
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Health savings account contributions
  • Company-paid life and disability benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness credit
  • Flexible hours
  • Hybrid work model
  • Food trucks, happy hours, and team events

Job Details

Job Description

About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 5 years running!

We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

The Localization Copy Editor is responsible for writing and editing in-game text and voiceover scripts for all Nexon games. They are also responsible for assisting their team in deciding new style rules. They are responsible for writing and updating various localization process documents, including style guides, NPC documents, story bibles, process guides, proper noun pages, Q’s docs, QA notes, etc. They are also responsible for keeping tabs on the copy editing progress of assigned games and communicating with the project manager if issues arise.

We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibilities

  • The Localization Copy Editor is responsible for writing and editing in-game text and voiceover scripts for all Nexon games. They are also responsible for assisting their team in deciding new style rules. They are responsible for writing and updating various localization process documents, including style guides, NPC documents, story bibles, process guides, proper noun pages, Q’s docs, QA notes, etc. They are also responsible for keeping tabs on the copy editing progress of assigned games and communicating with the project manager if issues arise
  • Create and update various localization documents, including style guides, NPC documents, story bibles, process guides, proper noun pages, Q’s docs, QA notes, etc.
  • Guide the style direction of assigned Nexon games by initiating style discussions with the project manager and copy editing lead
  • Take ownership of the copy editing tasks of assigned games by keeping tabs on each content update’s editing progress, divvying up work between editors assisting with the project, checking that all tasks are completed, and notifying the project manager if things start to fall off track or if the team encounters any obstacles
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

  • 2+ years game-related work experience
  • 3+ years professional writing experience

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in English preferred
  • Creative writing background preferred

Knowledge/Skills

  • Excellent grammar and copy-editing skills
  • Familiarity with CMoS
  • Ability to edit to specific established voices and styles while faithfully conveying the source material's vision
  • Avid player of anime-style character-collecting mobile games, such as Girls Frontline and Azur Lane
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sharp attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders with differing priorities and requirements
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Previous game localization experience a plus
  • Familiarity with editing game strings with codes, localization QA testing, and text tools/CAT tools a plus
  • Experience editing voiceover scripts and attending voiceover sessions a plus

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon’s Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (hourly)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $27.00 - $31.00 hourly.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.

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