German Video Game Proofreader

5 Months ago • All levels • Undisclosed

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Job Description

German & English proficiency for video game proofreading. Must be comfortable with digital technologies and have an interest in the gaming industry.
Must have:
  • German proficiency
  • English proficiency
  • Digital technologies
  • Gaming industry
Good to have:
  • Similar experience
  • Translation experience
Perks:
  • Work from home
  • Paid training

Description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for German speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team.

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 German and English (spoken and written) due to communication with clients from outside of Canada.
  • 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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