Video Game Proofreader

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

Job summary

A global gaming service provider in Ottawa is seeking native-level speakers of various languages for their Video Games Proofreaders team. Successful candidates will proofread game content, check for consistency, and write error reports. Proficiency in English and other languages is required, along with a passion for the gaming industry. This role offers competitive pay, on-call contracts with potential full-time opportunities, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Bonus for evening work

On-site work bonus

Internet subsidy for remote work

Paid training

Accrued vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Live in the Ottawa area.
• Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit.
• Interest in the video game industry.
• Experience in a similar position is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading texts and video game content.
• Checking texts for consistency and recommending changes.
• Writing error reports.
• Ensuring subtitles match audio tracks.

Skills

Proficiency in multiple languages (e.g., Croatian, Czech, Danish, etc.)

Excellent written & spoken English

Comfortable with digital technologies

Time management

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.

Languages Required

• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages (spoken and written) is required:
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • European Spanish
  • European French
  • Finnish
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latin American Spanish
  • Malay
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
• Excellent written & spoken English

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 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 be 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).

• $19.75 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 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