Senior Localization Copy Editor

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 Senior Localization Copy Editor is responsible for writing and editing in-game text and voiceover scripts for all Nexon games. They are the editing heavy hitter, assigned to the most impactful text, and can be relied upon to complete the work on time and with flair. They are also responsible for leading their team in deciding new style rules or improvements to old 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 expected to work with the project manager to plan and negotiate schedules, then oversee the editing to make sure it’s on track, coming up with measures to bring it back on track if it’s not. They also work with the lead localization copy editor to review the work of junior localization copy editors.

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

Job Responsibilities

• Edit and culturalize translated game text and voiceover scripts to make them entertaining, immersive, accurate, and relatable to a western audience, to the extent agreed upon with the product owners of each game. Contribute to discussions about text issues in Nexon’s games and other communication channels. Personally edit (or oversee the edits on) the most important parts of an update’s text, plus fix in-game text bugs
• Create and update various localization documents, including style guides, NPC documents, story bibles, process guides, proper noun pages, Q’s docs, QA notes, etc. Ensure that all documentation for assigned games is updated and regularly reviewed for areas of improvement
• Assist the lead localization copy editor in reviewing the work of junior localization copy editors and work with the lead localization copy editor and project managers to schedule junior localization copy editors’ work
• Work with the project managers of their assigned games to plan project schedules, negotiate timelines with other teams, identify and clear roadblocks, and oversee their projects’ editing quality
• Other duties as assigned

Work Experience

• 3+ years game-related work experience
• 5+ 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
• Ability to mentor junior editors on style, grammar, consistency, and other localization editing related issues
• Previous game localization experience required
• Familiarity with editing game strings with codes, localization QA testing, and text tools/CAT tools
• Experience editing voiceover scripts and attending voiceover sessions

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 (annually)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $70,000 - $85,00 annually.

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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.