French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global video games and media entertainment brand is seeking a French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor. The role involves editing and proofreading various materials to ensure consistency and quality across languages. Candidates should possess mother tongue proficiency and relevant editing experience. The position offers a competitive salary and the option to work in London, Dublin, or remotely.

Qualifications

• Mother tongue standard in French, German, Italian or Spanish.
• Experience publishing under deadlines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Editing and proofreading video game-related materials.
• Ensuring consistency in language terminology and style.
• Collaborating with translation and editing teams.

Skills

French

German

Italian

Spanish

Translation and editing experience

Knowledge of local culture

Creative writing style

Attention to detail

Usage of CAT tools

Flexibility

Tools

MemoQ

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French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor, London

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Client:

The Language Business

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

We are hiring for either French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editors to join a global video games and media entertainment brand with a responsibility to work on all localisation and translation projects for their entertainment related materials (video games, website, apps content, product packaging etc.) for their French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking markets.


LANGUAGES
French, German, Italian or Spanish to mother tongue standard


LOCATION
Options - London or Dublin office OR fully remote option available also.


COMPANY
Our client is a world leading video gaming and entertainment production company, delivering many recognised app, video gaming, media an d leisure brands to the global market place.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
To work as part of their global translation and editing team, they wish to recruit either a French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor. The typical job responsibilities will include:

• Editing ( Localisation and proofreading) a wide variety of video game-related material such as press releases, websites, social media copy or video subtitles
• Ensuring consistency regarding the use of language terminology and style in either French, German, Italian or Spanish
• Using a tone both engaging and appropriate for the local audience and the channel of communication while staying true to the source text information and brand directions
• Editing of grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and language-specific slang in the language of expertise
• Overseeing QA - Reviewing, revising, and proofing of translated material in context
• Maintaining consistency of terminology and style
• Ensuring accuracy of contents by gaining a thorough knowledge of games being promoted
• Collaborating with other languages in order to keep high level of standards and quality across all languages
• Daily interaction with in-house translation and editing team/Regular reporting of progress to in-house management

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• French, German, Italian or Spanish to mother tongue standard
• Translation and editing experience publishing under regular deadlines preferred
• Knowledge of local culture for language of expertise
• Creative writing style, adaptable to the type of contents.
• Excellent attention for details, ability to understand how different tasks can interact, handling of existing glossaries.
• Usage of CAT tools, in particular MemoQ, and an ability to learn new processes and software.
• Flexibility, ability to multi-task and work under pressure (unpredictable schedules, tight deadlines)
• Passion for video games is a preference
• Good team-player

SALARY, BENEFITS AND WORKING HOURS
£39,000 - £59,000. Salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience. Monday - Friday, 09:30am-5:30pm, 1 hour lunch


To apply for this role as French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor , please send your CV to us in full confidence immediately.