Editor I

Hybrid Work Model
Hybrid position with employees expected to be in‑office on specified days each week.

Job Summary
SEGA of America seeks an Editor I to help deliver top‑class Japanese products to Western markets. Editors specialize in English and work closely with fellow editors and translation teams. The primary responsibility is to review raw Japanese‑to‑English translations and transform them into evocative, meaning‑faithful English localizations for dialogue, narrative text, system messages, and other in‑game content. The goal is to accurately reflect the intent, tone, and experience of the original Japanese source while resonating with Western audiences.

We seek candidates who are passionate about video games, language, cross‑cultural storytelling, and bring a friendly, professional, and collaborative approach.

Editors who consistently demonstrate sustained high‑quality performance may be considered for future lateral growth opportunities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Edit and rewrite localized game text and related documentation such as dialogue, item descriptions, system text, and other in‑game content.

Collaborate with editors, translators, and project team members on assigned projects; communicate in person and via messaging tools to clarify game text and resolve issues.

Coordinate with Project Leads to track progress and receive editorial guidance.

Attend daily/weekly project‑specific meetings as required.

Attend voiceover recording sessions as needed, either in‑studio or remote.

Update and maintain style guides, glossaries, and story bibles for assigned projects.

Stay current with video‑game trends, terminology, first‑party naming conventions, and relevant subcultures.

Solve localization challenges by finding effective English equivalents for Japanese nuances such as jokes and idioms.

Perform other duties as assigned by Project Leads, Senior Editors, Lead Editors, or Localization Management.

Qualifications

Working in‑office is an essential function of this position. In‑office attendance is required to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork. The reasons include:

Effective supervision and oversight of work product.

Communication and collaboration among team members, fostering spontaneous brainstorming, quick access, and stronger cohesion.

Sharing of information necessary for job performance and product creation.

Understanding stakeholders’ work and business needs, facilitating a seamless workflow and increased efficiency.

Bachelor’s degree in English or equivalent experience.

Typically 2+ years of experience in writing, editing, or localization, preferably in the entertainment industry.

Bonus

Passionate and active video‑game players.

Knowledge of SEGA’s IPs.

Understanding of Japanese culture (basic Japanese language knowledge is a bonus, but not required).

Career Progression & Leveling
Editor roles are structured across three levels: Editor I, Editor II, and Editor III. Progression is based on demonstrated proficiency, competencies, and seniority.

Core Competencies (Required At All Levels)

Performance: quality, proactiveness, meticulousness, knowledge.

Timeliness: regularly meets or surpasses quotas, punctuality for attendance and meetings, timely follow‑up.

Communication: highly communicative, asks and answers questions, informs and replies promptly, raises issues in a timely manner.

Consistency: reliability, self‑management, strong and regular demonstration of all other competencies.

Proficiencies

QA Bridge:

Support QA during LQA period for bug fixing and translation corrections.

Marketing Bridge:

Support Marketing for promotional materials, interview translations/editing, and collaboration requests.

VO Support:

Support PD, VO actors, and VO directors during recording and post‑recording for pacing, line read accuracy, performance assistance, and audio checks.

Project Archivist:

Support the Localization department by archiving project information, post‑mortems, and administrative details, updating story and character content.

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