Korean Video Game Proofreader

Keywords Studios

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 13, 2026 Last posted March 13, 2026
Job description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.

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

If successful in our recruitment process, candidates will join our pool of candidates and will be contacted once we have an opportunity.

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 Korean (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 accuracy, and verify subtitles match audio.

Job title

Korean Video Game Proofreader

Experience level

asset

Industry

gaming

Location requirements

Ottawa area, work from home allowed, residential requirement.

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

KoreanEnglishdigital technologiestime management

Preferred skills

video game industrytranslation

Specializations

proofreadinglocalizationvideo games
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ottawa, ON, Canada

On-site City
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