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Interpreter - Korean and English

PUBG Corp. is the developer and publisher of the blockbuster video game, PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG). Since its release, PUBG has received worldwide acclaim and has sold many millions of copies, winning multiple game awards worldwide and setting the standard for the battle royale genre. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, PUBG Corp. has operational offices globally across North America, Europe, Japan, China, and South East Asia.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for listening to, understanding, and interpreting two-way spoken communication between Korean and English in confidential business settings
• Perform simultaneous and consecutive interpretation of Korean and English for video conferences, phone conversations, and in-person meetings
• Written translation of a variety of documents including emails, proposals, social media content, media monitoring reports, analytics reports, development plans, and marketing/PR materials
• Consult with subject matter experts and other colleagues in order to understand specialized concepts and translate them appropriately
• Assimilate speakers’ words quickly, including technical jargon and acronyms
• Follow up with colleagues to ensure satisfaction and understanding
• Contribute to building strategies to facilitate effective multilingual communication between the Santa Monica office and other PUBG offices across the globe

Qualifications:

• Native level proficiency in both Korean and English
• Be versatile and able to switch interpreting directions based on spoken content
• Excellent memory and attention to detail
• Be culturally sensitive and able to use the appropriate level of deference/politeness based on the situation and audience
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in translation & interpretation
• Experience working as an in-house translator/interpreter
• Experience in video game and entertainment industry
• Plays PUBG

Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% family coverage of medical, dental, vision insurance
• Unlimited time off for all employees
• 401K match, covered life insurance
• Subsidized gym membership
• Tasty catered lunches and fully stocked kitchen
• Free parking in Santa Monica!
• Lots of PUBG Swag including Loot Box drops, free PUBG play on Steam & monthly PUBG company rumbles
• Team outings and happy hours throughout the year

Reasonable Accommodation

PUBG Santa Monica is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at PUBG Santa Monica, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC statement

PUBG Santa Monica provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type