Localization Copy Editor

Nexon; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,950 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Wellness credits

Catered lunches

Happy hours

Snack bar

Paid time off

Job summary

Nexon America is seeking a Localization Copy Editor to write and edit in-game text and voiceover scripts across Nexon titles. You will help define style rules, maintain localization docs, and monitor progress with the project manager.

The role operates in a hybrid model, with 2–3 days in the office weekly. The candidate will edit to Nexon’s established voices while ensuring engaging, accurate content for a western audience.

Qualifications

• Edit and culturally adapt in-game text and voiceover scripts for a western audience.
• Help set new style rules and update localization documents.
• Monitor copy editing progress and communicate with project managers as issues arise.
• 2–3 years game-related experience and 3–5 years professional writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Edit and culturalize translated game text and voiceover scripts to be entertaining and accurate.
• Create and update localization documents and style guides.
• Guide style direction by initiating discussions with PM and copy editing lead.
• Own copy editing tasks by tracking updates and allocating work among editors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Copy-editing

Grammar

CMoS

Stakeholder communication

Deadline-driven

Voiceover scripts

Game localization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Creative writing background

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we aimed to bring those unique games to western players with a player-first approach. We apply our team’s free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

We’re committed to open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth in one place. We also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. Nexon has earned the Great Place to Work certification for 6 years running.

We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

The Localization Copy Editor is responsible for writing and editing in-game text and voiceover scripts for all Nexon games. They help set new style rules and update various localization documents, including style guides, NPC documents, story bibles, process guides, proper noun pages, Q’s docs, QA notes, etc. They monitor copy editing progress of assigned games and communicate with the project manager if issues arise.

We are currently operating in a hybrid model, working in the office 2-3x per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Edit and culturalize translated game text and voiceover scripts to be entertaining, immersive, accurate, and relatable to a western audience, as agreed with product owners. Contribute to discussions about text issues in Nexon’s games and other communication channels. Fix in-game text bugs and typos.
• Create and update localization documents, including style guides, NPC documents, story bibles, process guides, proper noun pages, Q’s docs, QA notes, etc.
• Guide the style direction of assigned Nexon games by initiating style discussions with the project manager and copy editing lead.
• Own copy editing tasks of assigned games by tracking content updates, allocating work among editors, ensuring task completion, and notifying the project manager if progress stalls or obstacles arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• 2-3 years game-related work experience
• 3-5 years professional writing experience

Education, Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in English preferred
• Creative writing background preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent grammar and copy-editing skills
• Familiarity with CMoS
• Ability to edit to established voices and styles while faithfully conveying the source material's vision
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to detail
• Ability to work with stakeholders with differing priorities
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Previous game localization experience is a plus
• Familiarity with editing game strings with codes, localization QA testing, and text tools/CAT tools is a plus
• Experience editing voiceover scripts and attending sessions is a plus
• Typical day may include copy-editing same-day in-game text, banner text, social media content, and other out-of-game text; work within a CAT tool, update documentation, maintain termbase consistency, and monitor progress to meet deadlines. Some days may include LQA and localization of voiceover scripts.

Management

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon’s Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family. We provide employer contributions to health savings accounts, company-paid life, AD&D, disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and pet insurance. Nexies can take advantage of wellness credits, lunchtime yoga, language classes, bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and a stocked snack bar. We offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $29.00 - $35.00 hourly.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.

Security and Scam Notice

Beware of recruitment scams. We will contact you from official Nexon email addresses ending in @nexon.com and follow a formal interview process. We will never request payment or personal financial information during the recruitment process. If you receive a suspicious email, mark it as junk or spam.