French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor

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French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor, London

Client: The Language Business

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d0e8a5e880a7

Job Views: 117

Posted: 14.03.2025

Expiry Date: 28.04.2025

Job Description:

We are hiring for either French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editors to join a global video games and media entertainment brand with responsibility for 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.

LANGUAGES: French, German, Italian or Spanish to mother tongue standard.

LOCATION: Options - London or Dublin office or fully remote option available.

COMPANY: Our client is a world-leading video gaming and entertainment production company, delivering many recognised app, video gaming, media and leisure brands to the global marketplace.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

To work as part of their global translation and editing team, 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 that is both engaging and appropriate for the local audience while staying true to the source text information and brand directions.
• Editing 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 to maintain a high level of standards and quality across all languages.
• Daily interaction with in-house translation and editing team and 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 content.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to understand how different tasks can interact, handling existing glossaries.
• Usage of CAT tools, particularly MemoQ, and the 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 preferred.
• Good team player.

SALARY, BENEFITS AND WORKING HOURS:

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

To apply for this role as French, German, Italian or Spanish speaking Localisation Editor, please send your CV to us in full confidence immediately.