Japanese Bilingual Production Editor (Contract)

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

This EN/JP Bilingual Production Editor position (Contract) draws on your love of English and Japanese. It also requires proficiency in grammar in both languages, a drive for consistency, and knowledge of Magic. Our team of outstanding Editors collaborates to ensure that all text elements of Magic card sets and related materials meet our quality standards for grammar, punctuation, factual accuracy, clarity, audience, tone, consistency between art and text, and layout. This role specializes in facilitating production editing work with Japanese-language partner organizations.

This position is eligible for remote work within the United States , subject to Wizards of the Coast’s remote work guidelines and business needs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Perform significant copy editing and proofreading on  English- and Japanese-language  Magic cards, packaging, and related assets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established Magic style and terminology.
• Build and maintain accurate records in our Magic card set database and supporting documentation.
• Translate written presentations, feedback, and other supporting materials between English and Japanese for Universes Beyond cards and packaging.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 2+ years of experience as a paid copy editor or proofreader, with proven experience editing  both English and Japanese-language content , and strong attention to linguistic and visual detail.
• 2+ years of experience playing Magic. Familiarity with both past and present Magic cards.
• Professional proficiency in English speaking and writing , along with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand Japanese at a working professional level (N3 or higher). A love of Japanese culture and intellectual properties.
• Flexible, adaptable mind with a constant appetite for knowledge.
• Deeply collaborative outlook combined with the confidence and trust to work with others.
• Experience with Smartsheet, databases, InDesign, or InCopy a plus.

Additional Details:

Please note that this is a temporary assignment providing services to Wizards through an external staffing agency. If you are selected for this assignment, you will be employed by Workwell as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.

• Employment Type: Contingent Worker
• Location: WA or Fully remote within the U.S. 
• Duration: Up to 12 months 

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $40/hour
• Pay Range End: $50/hour

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role.

Eastridge offers US based Wizards temporary workers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

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