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Video Game Data Specialist - Korean

About Us

Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. We bring the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming to world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, where we bring everyone together to celebrate, learn, and grow their personal interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on LinkedIn , Twitter and on our Blog .

About the Role

As a Video Game Data Specialist on the Internet Game Database (IGDB) team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of the data entering our database. This is an excellent role for people who are passionate about data, video games, and the games industry.

Your core responsibilities will be centered around data validation, maintenance, and working with large amounts of data independently. This role will give you opportunities to experience work with many other aspects of the games industry, including communicating with games developers, covering industry events, localization, and community management.

You'll report to the Data Team manager, and will partner with teams across Twitch and IGDB to improve the gaming space and solve larger projects. We're looking for teammates who will enjoy working in Photoshop and are fluent in multiple languages, including English and Swedish. And if you're excited about upcoming video game technologies, even better.

This role can be based in the below locations as we're building a team that is spread across multiple time zones.

London - UK

Berlin - Germany

Gothenburg - Sweden

San Francisco - US

Seattle - US

New York - US

Seoul - Korea

Tokyo - Japan

You Will:

• Validate video game metadata
• Maintain data processes and aggregation
• Add and organise metadata to improve quality
• Contribute to guidelines
• Manage the community (both contributors and developers)
• Cover gaming events
• Partner with other teams across IGDB and Twitch to collaborate on bigger tasks
• Research gaming metadata
• Motivate team members

You Have:

• Fluent in Korean
• Knowledge in video games and its philosophy
• A strong passion for the gaming industry
• Interest in metadata and taxonomy
• Proficiency in more than one language (Swedish/English not included)
• Readiness to try new things and work with a diverse group of people
• Knowledge in Photoshop

Perks

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Amazon Employee Discount
• Monthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships, etc.)
• Lunch Served Four Times a Week
• Free Snacks & Beverages

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Consult our Privacy Notice toknow more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

All offers are conditional on references, verification of the right to work in the UK, and successful background screening check. This will include previous employment verification, qualification verification (if relevant) and a relevant criminal check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or other legally protected status

Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.