Keywords Studios
Keywords Studios

Japanese Video Game Proofreader

CAD $19 per hour

TLDR

Join a multicultural team focused on proofreading and ensuring quality in video game content while providing error reports and translations.

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for Japanese native speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team.

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.

Requirements

    • Proficiency in English and Japanese (spoken and written).
    • 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).

Benefits

    • $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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AI Disclosure: Keywords Studios uses AI-powered features within our recruitment platform (Workable) to help to screen; however, all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Keywords Studios s’engage à adopter des pratiques de recrutement équitables et éthiques. 

Nous nous attendons à ce que les candidats fassent preuve d’honnêteté dans toutes les candidatures et entrevues, et mettent de l’avant leurs propres connaissances et expériences. Les candidats ne devraient pas avoir recours à l’IA ou à des outils ou à des services tierces pouvant influencer, capturer ou entraver de quelque manière que ce soit l’authenticité du processus.


  • 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

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Benefits

Paid training and vacation

Paid 3-day training, accrued vacation, and 2-days sick/personal paid day off per year post probation.

Keywords Studios specializes in localization and translation services for the gaming industry, helping developers and publishers enhance player experiences across global markets. By offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of game creators, Keywords Studios stands out as a key partner in the digital media landscape.

Founded
Founded 1998
Employees
500+ employees
Industry
Media
Total raised
$88M raised
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