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About the Role
The Localisation Editor is a member of the editing team and works closely with other localisation editors, translators, and project coordinators on all editorial facets of video games and related materials in the French language. This role requires a high level of knowledge regarding native slang, phraseologies, and nuances of the French language.
Responsibilities
- Editing of a wide variety of computer games-related material, such as in-game text, templates, packaging, press releases, and all other marketing materials in the language of expertise.
- Overseeing the QA process for all computer games and implement changes as needed by gaining a thorough knowledge of any computer game being localised in-house.
- Editing of grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and language-specific slang in the language of expertise.
- Ensuring consistency regarding the use of terminology and style in the language of expertise.
- Reviewing, revising, and proofing all video game related contents.
- Lead and support projects as required.
- Collaborate with other languages in order to keep high level of standards/quality across all languages.
- Support translators and coordinators as required.
- Regular reporting of progress to in-house management.
Requirements
- Preferably three (3) to four (4) years of related professional experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
- Must be detail-oriented with proven ability to multi-task various projects at the same time.
- Must be a team worker.
- Near-native level language skill of their localisation language and fluent English language skill is required.
- Knowledge of local culture for language of expertise is required.
- Previous experience in the gaming industry is a strong plus.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing specialized technical programs to edit files is essential.
- Experience with Word and Excel is required and ability to learn new programs is essential.
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure with unpredictable schedules and tight deadlines.
- For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work.
- For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland.
- May consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
- If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.
Skills
- French language
- English language
- Slang
- Phraseologies
- Nuances
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Spelling
- Style
- Terminology
- Technical programs to edit files
- Word
- Excel
Location
- UK
- Ireland
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-4 years of related professional experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- £37,300.00 - £48,700 per year (starting range)
- £37,300.00 - £65,300 per year (full range)
Benefits
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
About the Company
- The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.
- Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.
- Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Equal Opportunity
- The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process.