German Video Game Proofreader

Keywords Studios

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 13, 2025 Last posted May 13, 2026
Job description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for German speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team.

Main tasks

  • Proofreading texts and video game content (spelling, syntax, typography).
  • Checking texts for consistency and recommending changes where necessary.
  • Writing error reports.
  • Performing minor, simple translations.
  • Ensuring subtitles match the audio tracks.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in German (spoken and written).
  • Excellent written & spoken English.

*Please be advised that this position requires the successful applicants to be able to effectively communicate in English (both verbally and in writing). This is due to the position requiring constant communication with clients and team members outside of the province of Quebec and Canada

  • Live in the Ottawa area.
  • Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands.
  • Hold Canadian citizenship, a permanent residency, an open work permit, a Working Holiday Visa, or in the process of requesting a work permit.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks while managing your time efficiently.
  • Comfortable with digital technologies (computers, video game consoles, touchscreens).
  • An interest in the video game industry.
  • Experience in a similar position or in a related field (an asset).

Benefits

  • $19.75 per hour (bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM). 
  • Contracts are on-call with potential for full-time, permanent openings with growth opportunities. 
  • Work in Office Bonus for employees required to work on-site. 
  • Internet subsidy for employees working from home. 
  • Paid 3-day training, accrued vacation and 2-days sick/personal paid day off per year post probation.  
  • Partnerships with the City of Ottawa and GoodLife Fitness (among others). 
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program. 

Good luck and we look forward to meeting you!


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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada, Ottawa

Area of Work: QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: In-Office, Remote

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About this role

Summary

Proofread video game content, ensure consistency, and perform minor translations.

Job title

German Video Game Proofreader

Experience level

Industry

software

Location requirements

Ottawa-based, remote work allowed, must live in Ottawa area.

Salary

$19.75 per hour (bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM)

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

GermanEnglish

Preferred skills

video game interestdigital technologies

Specializations

proofreadinglocalizationgaming
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Hybrid City
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