Video Game Proofreader

Keyword Studios; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a multicultural environment where your linguistic skills can shine! Join a dynamic team as a Video Games Proofreader, where you'll engage in proofreading and minor translations for video game content. This role offers flexibility with the potential for full-time positions, allowing you to work from home or in-office based on project needs. With competitive pay and various benefits, including training and wellness programs, this is a chance to blend your passion for languages and video games. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid training

Accrued vacation

Sick/personal days off

Internet subsidy

Work in Office Bonus

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in one of the specified languages is essential.
• Experience in proofreading or related fields is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading texts and video game content for accuracy and consistency.
• Performing minor translations and ensuring subtitle accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency in multiple languages

Excellent written & spoken English

Time management

Digital technology comfort

Interest in video games

Education

Canadian citizenship or valid work permit

Job 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 one of the following languages (spoken and written):
• Croatian
• Czech
• Danish
• Dutch
• European Spanish
• Finnish
• German
• Greek
• Hebrew
• Hungarian
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Korean
• Malay
• Norwegian
• Polish
• Romanian
• Swedish
• Thai
• Vietnamese
• Excellent written & spoken English (required for effective communication with clients and team members outside of Quebec and 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