Multimedia Content Editor

Welocalize, Inc; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global translation and localization company is looking for a Multimedia Content Editor in London to localize content across multimedia platforms. The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism or copywriting and a passion for music and pop culture. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and cultural localization for multimedia products. The role offers the chance to work independently in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in journalism, copywriting, or editing.
• Experience in translation and localization of multimedia content.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Localize, translate, and adapt various content categories.
• Write new copy for multimedia products.
• Conduct market-specific research on localization practices.

Skills

Creative writing skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of multimedia content

Fluency in written and verbal English

Strong computer literacy

Education

BS/BA in journalism, copywriting, or related field

Tools

iOS

macOS

Job description

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Multimedia Content Editor

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Job Responsibilities:

In this exciting position, the Multimedia Content Editor will be writing and reviewing linguistic content in a language which they have a native level proficiency to ensure the highest quality of accuracy for customers using the world's foremost multimedia platforms. With time the Multimedia Content Editor will become the cultural ambassador for their language market and will be expected to produce fully localized content and flag potential cultural issues with content types, wording and articulate suggestions to make allcontent appropriate and relevant for the target markets.

The ideal candidate possesses a background in journalism or similar, has proven creative writing skills, and a keen attention to detail. In addition to that, we’re seeking candidates that are passionate about music, film and tech and have a knack for iOS and Mac OS devices.

MAIN DUTIES

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership of the Multimedia Content Editor:

• Localize, translate and adapt content of various categories (i.e. multimedia, legal, technical, marketing etc.) while adhering to writing style guide and guidelines
• Write new copy for a range of multimedia products such as music, TV and app store apps, video on-demand and game subscriptions services.
• Perform regular linguistic review of their own work as well asthe work performed by other members of the localization team for all content types.
• Copy-edit and fact check content to ensure accuracy of content
• Perform LQA (Localization QA) testing of any content published onlive platforms (music and app descriptions, marketing material and marketing campaigns).
• Conducts market-specific research on local content treatment, content, product and terminology trends and best localization practices for the target audience in their market.
• Transcribe spoken content such as lyrics
• Report on data and/or assets across a broad scope of media and content types.
• Review linguistic assessments, create training material and documents for new projects and ensure that other counterparts of the localization team are fully trained onterminology,style and best practices
• Collaborate with global language team via virtual meetings, emails on content review tasks to ensure calibrating terminology and style, understanding trends and market specific insights, translations based on the market team's needs.

Additional Job Details:

REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA and 2+ years of work experience in the field of journalism, copywriting, or copyediting media content such as music, TV and applications with proof of writing samples
• Experience in translation and localization of multimedia content
• Ability to quickly detect issues and inconsistencies from a massive sea of content and make sound judgement calls based on information at hand
• Is in tune and has a wide range of knowledge music artists, TV and cinema, gaming and pop culture
• Has ability to own language market and make confident linguistic decisions
• Must be highly detail-oriented with ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Fluency in written and verbal English
• Strong computer literacy, knowledge of iOS/ macOS systems a plus
• Well capable of typing in their native level language using a local (English) keyboard
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Collaborative; enjoys teamwork in a multicultural environment

About Us

Welocalize, Inc., founded in 1997, offers innovative translation and localization solutions helping global brands to grow and reach audiences around the world in more than 157 languages. Our solutions include global localization management, translation, supply chain management, people sourcing, language services and automation tools including MT, testing and staffing solutions and enterprise translation management technologies. With over 600 employees worldwide, Welocalize maintains offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Romania, Japan and China.