Spanish-European Video Game Proofreader - Ottawa

Keyword Studios; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a vibrant and multicultural environment, where you can utilize your linguistic skills as a Video Games Proofreader. This role involves proofreading and ensuring the quality of video game content while engaging with a dynamic team. You'll be responsible for checking texts for consistency, writing error reports, and performing minor translations. Ideal candidates are passionate about the video game industry and possess strong proficiency in both English and European Spanish. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Bonus for evening work

Internet subsidy for remote work

Work in Office Bonus

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Partnerships with local fitness centers

Qualifications

• Proficient in English and European Spanish for client communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading texts and video game content for accuracy.
• Ensuring subtitles match audio tracks.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in European Spanish

Time management

Digital technology comfort

Interest in video games

Education

Canadian citizenship or valid work permit

Tools

Computers

Video game consoles

Touchscreens

Job description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for Spanish-European speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team.

Main tasks

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

Requirements

1. Proficiency in English and European Spanish (spoken and written) due to communication with clients from outside of Canada.
2. Live in the Ottawa area.
3. Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands.
4. Hold Canadian citizenship, a permanent residency, an open work permit, a Working Holiday Visa, or in the process of requesting a work permit.
5. Ability to juggle multiple tasks while managing your time efficiently.
6. Comfortable with digital technologies (computers, video game consoles, touchscreens).
7. An interest in the video game industry.
8. Experience in a similar position or in a related field (an asset).

Benefits

1. $19.40 per hour (bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM).
2. Contracts are on-call with potential for full-time, permanent openings with growth opportunities.
3. Work in Office Bonus for employees required to work on-site.
4. Internet subsidy for employees working from home.
5. Partnerships with the City of Ottawa and GoodLife Fitness (among others).
6. Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Good luck and we look forward to meeting you!