Japanese Video Game Proofreader

Keywords Studios; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 21,764 - 30,997; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Internet subsidy

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

A multinational video game company in Montreal seeks Japanese speakers to join their proofreading team. The role includes proofreading video game content, ensuring proper text consistency, and minor translations. Applicants must be proficient in English and Japanese, reside in the Montreal area, and possess the ability to manage multiple tasks. The position offers $19.15 per hour with a night bonus, potential for full-time openings, and various employee benefits including internet subsidy and paid training.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Living in the Montreal area is required.
• Experience in a similar role or related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Proofread texts and video game content for accuracy.
• Ensure subtitles match audio.
• Check texts for consistency and suggest changes.

Skills

Proficiency in English and Japanese

Time management

Digital technologies

Interest in video games

Job description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT!

Keywords Studios Montreal is looking for Japanese 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 English and Japanese (spoken and written)
• Please be advised that this position requires the successful applicants to be able to effectively communicate in English (both verbally and in writing). This is due to the position requiring constant communication with clients and team members outside of the province of Quebec
• Live in the Montreal area
• Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands
• Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, open work permit, 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

• $19.15 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 3-day training, accrued vacation and 2-days sick/personal paid day off per year post probation.
• Partnerships with STM, BIXI, Telus, Bell, Dell, Nautilus Gym, Dialogue and Bonjour-Santé (among others).
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.