In-house Games writer / Editor - English at Keywords Studios

Suginami City, Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, LocalizationIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Copywriter / video games linguist (in-house or freelancer)
Native level proficiency in both spoken and written English
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent capability
BS or BA degree in English literature, translation or related field
Experience working with Cat Tools
Availability to work exclusively in-house from our Keywords Tokyo studio
Passion for videogames

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a consistent voice that reflects the game's overall vision and aligns with its target audience
Work closely with the localization and quality team to ensure that the writing meets the game requirements and standards
Adapt game content for different regions, ensuring cultural and linguistic nuances are handled correctly
Ensure all written content meets the highest quality standards: culturally accurate, clear, and grammatically sound
Review & proofread English content previously localized from Japanese per the linguist team
Re-write content to maximize its consistency with legacy content as well as alignment with cultural references and style
Create, review and maintain style guides, glossaries and translation memories
Fix linguistic bugs reported by the testing team
Provide support and linguistic feedback to internal & external teams
Become a subject matter expert on the game and its content

Skills

English Writing

Game Writing

Editing

Localization

Copyediting

Creative Writing

Videogames

Quality Assurance

Japanese to English Translation

Content Adaptation

Keywords Studios

Comprehensive service provider for video games

About Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$487.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.

Integration of acquired companies could pose operational challenges and affect service quality.

Reliance on major clients like Microsoft may lead to revenue volatility.

Differentiation

Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.

The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.

Proprietary technology enhances Keywords Studios' platform for digital content creation.

Upsides

Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords Studios' AAA game development capabilities.

Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-enabled content moderation services.

Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence and strategic growth potential.

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