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Localization Editor, Russian
Blizzard Entertainment
Versailles, , France
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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and highly motivated Russian editor. This person will be responsible for proofreading, editing and providing feedback on translated assets for Blizzard Entertainment in-game content, as well as related print material. The ideal candidate is an experienced individual with a professional writing and editing background and has higher level education in a translation-related discipline. Excellent language skills in Russian and English are required for this position.
Responsibilities
• Create, update, and maintain clear and detailed localization style guides and glossaries
• Create and correct translation tests for recruitment and vendor selection
• Review localized material and provide consistent feedback
• Provide linguistic expertise to related teams, assuring the quality of the localized content
• Work closely with localization staff, related internal teams and third party publishers
• Maintain consistency and quality of localized assets across the entire project
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• A minimum of 2 years professional editing or writing experience
• Experience with CAT (computer aided translation tools) and systems
• Excellent English and Russian language skills
• Passion for video games, heroic fantasy, and sci-fi worlds
• Passion for languages, translation and localization
• Proven experience in providing consistent and constructive feedback to peers
• Excellent team work and cooperation skills and the ability to foster teamwork
• Ability to focus, effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Active listening and clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, flexible and positive approach to work
• Creative problem solver, ability to think out of the box and propose innovative solutions
• Ability to quickly adapt to change and support change management
• Influencing skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Unwavering commitment to quality
• Advanced topic research skills
Pluses
• Well versed in pop culture references
• Experience in game localization or game QA
• Passion for Blizzard Entertainment games
• Experience working in multicultural environments
• Higher level education in a translation related discipline
• Project management experience
Required application materials
• Resume and cover letter in English