Regional Editor – English - South Africa (Freelance/Part-Time)

Fanatee is looking for a detail-oriented Regional Editor based in South Africa to refine and validate in-game content for the South African English market. The role involves ensuring content is authentic, engaging, and culturally relevant for English-speaking players in South Africa, providing editorial insights, and collaborating on standards. This is a part-time, freelance position requiring approximately 20 hours per month.

Must Have

• Review and validate in-game content for South African English nuances
• Curate culturally relevant references, sayings, and themes
• Provide feedback and editorial insights to improve player experience
• Collaborate to define and maintain editorial standards for South African English
• Native fluency and conversational English proficiency
• Strong command of South African English grammar, spelling, and usage
• Deep familiarity with South African customs, slang, entertainment, and pop culture
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Based in South Africa

Good to Have

• Degree in Communications, Linguistics, English Language, Writing, or related field
• Prior experience in content editing, localization, or game content
• Passion for word games, language, and cultural storytelling

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute creatively
• Learning and growth in a supportive, fun environment

About the Role

Fanatee is seeking a detail-oriented and culturally fluent Regional Editor to refine and validate content for the South African English market. We are specifically looking for candidates based in South Africa who are actively engaged with local culture, trends, and language usage. Your expertise will ensure our in-game content feels authentic, engaging, and relevant for English-speaking players in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate in-game content, ensuring it reflects South African English and local cultural nuances.
• Curate culturally relevant references, sayings, and themes for localized in-game features.
• Provide feedback and editorial insights to improve the player experience.
• Collaborate with the content team to define and maintain editorial standards for South African English.

Requirements

• We prefer to hire someone who currently lives in South Africa and is fully immersed in local culture, trends, and idioms.
• Native fluency and conversational English proficiency is required.
• Strong command of South African English grammar, spelling, and usage.
• Deep familiarity with South African customs, slang, entertainment, and pop culture.
• Degree in Communications, Linguistics, English Language, Writing, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in content editing, localization, or game content is a plus.
• Passion for word games, language, and cultural storytelling.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

At Fanatee, we love what we do — building games that connect and entertain millions. We work with talented, passionate people and offer an opportunity to contribute creatively while learning and growing in a supportive, fun environment.

Ready to join us?

Apply now and help shape a game experience that truly speaks to players.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.