Video Game Proofreader - Ottawa

Keywords Studios Plc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and multicultural team at a leading company in the gaming industry! As a Video Games Proofreader, you will utilize your linguistic skills to ensure the highest quality of text and content in video games. This role offers flexibility with opportunities to work both from home and in the office, providing a chance to engage with exciting projects. With a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, including training and support, this position is perfect for language enthusiasts looking to make their mark in the gaming world. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of an innovative environment!

Benefits

Paid training

Accrued vacation

Sick/personal paid days off

Internet subsidy

Work in Office Bonus

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in one of the specified languages is required.
• Experience in a similar position is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficiency in multiple languages

Excellent written & spoken English

Time management

Digital technology comfort

Interest in the video game industry

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.

Minimum 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.
• 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).

Compensation and 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