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Transcreation Specialist (Italian/English Bilingual)

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The Pokémon Company International logoThe Pokémon · London, UK
£37K–£49K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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Responsibilities

  • Work with the Transcreation and Editing teams to adapt videogame marketing material to meet high linguistic quality and cultural requirements, following appropriate product specific-terminology glossaries and language style guides to ensure consistency and cultural conformity.
  • Maintain close and consistent communication with other Transcreation Specialists and the Transcreation Management team, managing individual time and bandwidth alongside the teams' to ensure across-the-board coverage for our wide range of day-to-day tasks.
  • Ensure consistency in style and terminology.
  • Adapt text information to suit the needs of various audiences.
  • Interact daily with other teams and departments on matters of terminology and style.
  • Ensure consistency by applying a sound knowledge of the brand and internal guidelines, supporting new members of the team in gaining an equal level of knowledge.

Requirements

  • Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
  • Ability to adapt to using specialised technical programs and workflows quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate, edit, revise and/or rewrite text-based content in language of expertise.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and proven experience handling multiple simultaneous projects, including publishing under regular deadlines.
  • Exceptional communication, time management and teamwork skills. Experience working as part of a small team an advantage.
  • Ability to work flexibly in an environment that features tight deadlines and shifting schedules.
  • Must have native-speaker or fluent level proficiency in language of expertise, as well as fluent English. Knowledge of other FIGSL languages desirable.
  • Knowledge of MemoQ is a plus, as is knowledge of asset review tools such as FrameIO and subtitling software.
  • Experience in the gaming industry and/or knowledge of the Pokémon brand is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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  • How you'll be successful
  • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
  • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
  • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
  • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously impro

Additional Information

Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com . Get to know the role Job Title: Transcreation Specialist (Italian/English Bilingual) Job Summary: This role will translate, proof, edit and review a wide variety of video game and brand-related material such as press releases, websites, social media copy, and video subtitles, from English to Italian, as well as helping to provide linguistic support to other brand and marketing-related projects where appropriate. People Manager: No


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