Senior Localization Editor (Portuguese)

3 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Localization • $58,500 PA - $93,470 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Localization Editor (Portuguese), you'll edit in-game text, voice scripts, manuals, and marketing materials, ensuring grammatical accuracy, stylistic consistency, and cultural relevance for the Portuguese-speaking market. Responsibilities include researching franchise history, creating style guides, collaborating with proofreaders, and working with other editors to streamline processes. You'll need deep knowledge of Portuguese language and culture, especially in Latin America and potentially French-Canada, and familiarity with localization tools and market preferences. The role involves a mix of on-site and remote work.
Must have:
  • Native fluency in English and Portuguese
  • 2+ years experience or editing certification
  • Familiarity with Latin American/French-Canadian culture
  • Localization translation/tool familiarity
  • Excellent editing and proofreading skills
Perks:
  • Semi-annual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)

Job Details

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Edits in-game text, voice scripts, manual text, package copy, game summaries, and other materials as
    needed.

  • Edits text and makes recommendations regarding grammar, spelling, style, voice, content, and
    consistency.

  • Researches franchise history and fact-checks content.

  • Creates and maintains department style guides, character sheets and other editorial guidelines.

  • Edits manuals, packaging, websites, social media posts and other game-related consumer-facing content.

  • Collaborates with proofreaders and copy editors to review game content consistently and efficiently.

  • Collaborates with other editors by creating process efficiencies and leveraging resources.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of two years related experience or professional editing certification.

  • Familiarity within French Canadian/Latin American history, culture and customs.

  • Familiarity with localization translation/translation tools.

  • Awareness and understanding of US, French-Canadian or Latin America localization issues and market preferences.

  • Requires full proficiency gained through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks.

  • Requires a broad understanding of the job and applies skills and knowledge in a range of processes, procedures and systems, or requires deep administrative or analytical/technical skills in a single area.

  • Undergraduate degree in required language, Linguistics, Translation, Communications, Journalism or equivalent experience.

  • Native fluency in English and required language.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This position includes a base pay range of $28.12 - $44.95 per hour, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.

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About The Company

Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We've forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry.


Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.


For more information about Nintendo please visit www.nintendo.com.

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