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Production Coordinator (Japanese/ English)
2 years ago
About Nexon
Nexon, a world leader in online games, is building a workplace based on mutual respect, good humor, and the pursuit of excellence because we believe that great games can only be built by amazing people. Our vision is to create high quality, innovative online games that create unforgettable experiences for players around the world.
Nexon America is a leader in online gaming and award-winning publisher of renowned MMORPGs MapleStory , Mabinogi and Vindictus , which have gone on to break records and captivate players, and the company was recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company in February 2021. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, Nexon, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the western market.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Production Coordinator (Japanese/English) will work with our producers on our Mobile Games Team and our external partners for the tactical publishing and live service lifecycle of one or more game titles for Nexon America. The role will also ensure the quality and speed of translating any game and marketing related documents with partners in Japan. Translation responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, proofreading game related documents, e-mails, community reports, and interpreting business meetings. Additionally, this role includes moderating and monitoring all community channels and reporting community issues.
Currently, all Nexon staff are working remotely. Hybrid work model will be in place once we resume on-site operations currently scheduled for November 2021.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the mobile team with project coordination and production support services for the assigned game. Proactively participate in content, events, and sales reviews.
- Assist Producers in creating a vision for the game; coordinate detailed execution and meetings with internal and external teams; responsible for day to day developer communication.
- Translate game and marketing related documents from English to Japanese and vice versa.
- Constantly monitor and moderate user generated contents within both Nexon-owned (Facebook, Discord, etc) and non-Nexon-owned (Reddit) community channels to maintain positive environments for our players to participate in
- Coordinate and Interpret business meetings
- Other duties as assigned.
TYPES OF DECISIONS MADE BY THIS POSITION?
- Translation and proofreading of game and marketing related documents
- Support creation of community reports
Work Experience
- 1 - 2 year(s) of work experience
- Gaming industry experience preferred, but not required
- Prior game translation experience is preferred, but not required
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- Bachelor’s degree
- Creative writing techniques preferred
- Experience with game testing, localization and or certification is a plus
Knowledge/Skills
- Must be fluent in English and Japanese with native proficiency required
- Strong interest in video/mobile games
- Strong project and time management skills
- Knowledge of Japanese anime, game trends is plus
- Ability to effectively communicate and identify linguistic issues
- Great attention to detail and passionate about the Japanese language
- Strong knowledge of Japanese culture and our target audience
- Excellent computer skills and Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong work ethic
- Aptitude to learn quickly and effectively
- Ability to remain focused in a team-oriented environment
- Experience and familiarity with multiple gaming platforms and genres is a plus
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Nexon’s benefits and perks:
We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.
Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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