Localization Copy Editor

Summary of Position

The Localization Copy Editor is responsible for writing and editing in-game text and voiceover scripts for all Nexon games. They are also responsible for assisting their team in deciding new style rules, writing and updating various localization process documents, including style guides, NPC documents, story bibles, process guides, proper noun pages, Q’s docs, QA notes, etc. They are also responsible for keeping tabs on the copy editing progress of assigned games and communicating with the project manager if issues arise.

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

• Edit and culturalize translated game text and voiceover scripts to make them entertaining, immersive, accurate, and relatable to a western audience, to the extent agreed upon with the product owners of each game. Contribute to discussions about text issues in Nexon’s games and other communication channels. Fix in-game text bugs and typos.
• Create and update various 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.
• Take ownership of the copy editing tasks of assigned games by keeping tabs on each content update’s editing progress, divvying up work between editors, checking that all tasks are completed, and notifying the project manager if things start to fall off track or if the team encounters any obstacles.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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

• Excellent grammar and copy-editing skills.
• Familiarity with CMoS.
• Ability to edit to specific established voices and styles while faithfully conveying the source material's vision.
• Avid player of anime-style character-collecting mobile games, such as Girls Frontline and Azur Lane.
• 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 well with a variety of stakeholders with differing priorities and requirements.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Previous game localization experience a plus.
• Familiarity with editing game strings with codes, localization QA testing, and text tools/CAT tools a plus.
• Experience editing voiceover scripts and attending voiceover sessions a plus.
• Your typical day at work would include copy-editing same-day turnaround in-game text, banner text, social media content, and other out-of-game text before jumping into longer-term in-game text for the rest of the day. The daily process includes working within a CAT tool, interacting with a text tool, updating documentation, maintaining termbase consistency, and checking on progress to ensure your project’s deadlines are being met.
  
  Some days you will also LQA the text you worked on previously, fix bugs, or localize voiceover scripts and other projects.

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance.

Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.