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French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor

The Language Business - Language Recruitment Specialists
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£39,000 - £59,000 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking Localisation Editors fluent in French, German, Italian, or Spanish to work on localisation and translation projects for a global video games and media entertainment brand.
  • The position can be based in London, Dublin, or fully remote, and candidates should possess mother tongue proficiency in their chosen language.
  • Responsibilities include editing various video game-related materials, ensuring consistency in language use, and maintaining accuracy and quality across translations.
  • Candidates should have prior translation and editing experience, preferably under regular deadlines, and a passion for video games is preferred.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £39,000 to £59,000, depending on qualifications and professional experience, with a standard work schedule of Monday to Friday, 09:30am to 5:30pm.

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.LANGUAGESFrench, German, Italian or Spanish to mother tongue standardLOCATIONOptions - London or Dublin office OR fully remote option available also.COMPANYOur 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 RESPONSIBILITIESTo 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 lunchTo apply for this role as French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor, please send your CV to us in full confidence immediately.

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