Spanish speaking Video Games Editors - Spain & LATAM

We are hiring for a Spanish speaking Editor 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 Spanish speaking markets.

LANGUAGES
Spanish to native level + fluent English

LOCATION
Remote or office (London) option

COMPANY
Our 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
To work as part of their global translation and editing team, they wish to recruit Spanish speaking 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 Spanish (for Spain and LATAM)
• 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

• 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
c£30,000 - £45,000 pro rate (2-6/8 month contract) On offer is a contract from 2-6 months maximum. Salary is competitive and directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to us in full confidence immediately.