Localization Editor

We are seeking a highly skilled Localization Editor to join our global team at Language Business. As a Localization Editor, you will be responsible for working on localisation and translation projects for our entertainment-related materials, including video games, websites, and apps content, for French, German, Italian, or Spanish speaking markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread a wide variety of video game-related material, including press releases, websites, social media copy, and video subtitles.
• Ensure consistency in the use of language terminology and style in French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
• Use a tone that is engaging and appropriate for the local audience and the channel of communication, while staying true to the source text information and brand directions.
• Edit grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and language-specific slang in the language of expertise.
• Oversee QA, reviewing, revising, and proofing of translated material in context.
• Maintain consistency of terminology and style.
• Ensure accuracy of contents by gaining a thorough knowledge of games being promoted.
• Collaborate with other languages to maintain high standards and quality across all languages.
• Daily interaction with in-house translation and editing team, with regular reporting of progress to in-house management.

Requirements:

• Mother tongue standard in French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
• Translation and editing experience, preferably publishing under regular deadlines.
• Knowledge of local culture for language of expertise.
• Creative writing style, adaptable to the type of content.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to understand how different tasks can interact, handling of existing glossaries.
• Usage of CAT tools, particularly MemoQ, and 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 and Benefits:

£39,000 - £59,000, salary directly related to each candidate's qualifications and professional experience. Monday - Friday, 09:30am-5:30pm, 1 hour lunch.