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The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold billions of video games and hundreds of millions of hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™, and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Edits in-game text, voice scripts, manual text, package copy, game summaries, and other materials as needed

  • Edits text and makes recommendations regarding grammar, spelling, style, voice, content, and consistency

  • Researches franchise history and fact-checks content

  • Creates and maintains department style guides, character sheets and other editorial guidelines

  • Edits manuals, packaging, websites, social media posts and other game-related consumer-facing content

  • Collaborates with proofreaders and copy editors to review game content consistently and efficiently

  • Collaborates with other editors by creating process efficiencies and leveraging resources

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of two years related experience or professional editing certification

  • Native fluency in English and Brazilian Portuguese required.

  • Familiarity with French Canadian/Latin American history, culture and customs

  • Familiarity with localization/translation tools

  • Awareness and understanding of US, Latin American localization issues and market preferences

  • Undergraduate degree in required language, Linguistics, Translation, Communications, Journalism or equivalent experience

This position includes a base pay range of $33.92 - $50.87 per hour, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.