Video Game Proofreader

5 Months ago • All levels • Localization • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

Proofread video game content in multiple languages. Must have proficiency in English and one other language, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in English
  • One other language
  • Attention to detail
  • Error reporting
Good to have:
  • Video game industry
  • Translation experience
  • Similar position
  • Related field
Perks:
  • Work from home
  • Internet subsidy

Description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT!

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for native-level speakers of various languages to join our Video Games Proofreaders team.

*Bank of Candidates*

If successful in our recruitment process, candidates will join our pool of candidates and will be contacted once we have an opportunity.


Main tasks

  • Proofreading texts and video game content (spelling, syntax, typography).
  • Checking texts for consistency and recommending changes where necessary.
  • Writing error reports.
  • Performing minor, simple translations.
  • Ensuring subtitles match the audio tracks.

Requirements

Proficiency in English and one of the following languages (spoken and written) due to communication with clients from outside of Canada:

      • Croatian
      • Czech
      • Danish
      • Dutch
      • European Spanish
      • Finnish
      • Greek
      • Hebrew
      • Hungarian
      • Indonesian
      • Korean
      • Malay
      • Norwegian
      • Polish
      • Romanian
      • Russian
      • Swedish
      • Thai
      • Turkish

  • Live in the Ottawa area.
  • Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands.
  • Hold Canadian citizenship, a permanent residency, an open work permit, a Working Holiday Visa, or in the process of requesting a work permit.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks while managing your time efficiently.
  • Comfortable with digital technologies (computers, video game consoles, touchscreens).
  • An interest in the video game industry.
  • Experience in a similar position or in a related field (an asset).

Benefits

  • $19.40 per hour (bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM). 
  • Contracts are on-call with potential for full-time, permanent openings with growth opportunities. 
  • Work in Office Bonus for employees required to work on-site. 
  • Internet subsidy for employees working from home. 
  • Paid 4-day training, accrued vacation and 2-days sick/personal paid day off per year post probation.  
  • Partnerships with the City of Ottawa and GoodLife Fitness (among others). 
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program. 

Good luck, and we look forward to meeting you!


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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada, Ottawa

Area of Work: QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: In-Office, Remote

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