Japanese Video Game Proofreader

Keywords Studios

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 25, 2026 Last posted March 25, 2026
Job description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for Japanese native 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 English and Japanese (spoken and written).
    • 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 and translate video game content, ensure subtitle accuracy, and check text consistency.

Job title

Japanese Video Game Proofreader

Experience level

Industry

software

Location requirements

Remote and in-office in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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

proficiency in Japaneseproficiency in englishdigital technologies

Preferred skills

video game industry experience

Specializations

proofreadingtranslationvideo gameslinguistics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Hybrid City
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