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Italian QA Proofreader

Proofread video game content for spelling, syntax, and typography while ensuring consistency across texts. Responsibilities include writing error reports, performing simple translations, and syncing subtitles with audio tracks.

  • Hybrid
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Posted Jul 23, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT! Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for Italian speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team. Main tasks Proofreading texts and video game content (spelling, syntax, typography). Checking texts for consistency and recommending changes where necessary. Writing error reports. Performing minor, simple translations. Ensuring subtitles match the audio tracks. Proficiency in Italian (spoken and written). Excellent written & spoken English. *Please be advised that this position requires the successful applicants to be able to effectively communicate in English (both verbally and in writing). This is due to the position requiring constant communication with clients and team members outside of the province of Quebec and Canada Live in the Ottawa area. Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands. Hold Canadian citizenship, a permanent residency, an open work permit, a Working Holiday Visa, or in the process of requesting a work permit. Ability to juggle multiple tasks while managing your time efficiently. Comfortable with digital technologies (computers, video game consoles, touchscreens). An interest in the video game industry. Experience in a similar position or in a related field (an asset). $19.75 per hour (bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM). Contracts are on-call with potential for full-time, permanent openings with growth opportunities. Work in Office Bonus for employees required to work on-site. Internet subsidy for employees working from home. Paid 3-day training, accrued vacation and sick/personal paid day off per year post probation. Partnerships with the City of Ottawa and GoodLife Fitness (among others). Employee and Family Assistance Program. Good luck, and we look forward to meeting you! By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice. AI Disclosure: Keywords Studios uses AI-powered features within our recruitment platform (Workable) to help to screen; however, all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Keywords Studios is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices. We expect candidates to conduct themselves with honesty and to participate in all applications and interviews independently, presenting their own knowledge and experience. Candidates should refrain from using AI assistance or third-party tools or services that could influence, capture, or otherwise interfere with the authenticity of the assessment process. Role Information: EN Studio: Keywords Studios Location: Americas, Canada, Ottawa Area of Work: QA Testing Services Service: Globalize Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: In-Office, Remote

What you’ll do

Proofread video game content for spelling, syntax, and typography while ensuring consistency across texts. Responsibilities include writing error reports, performing simple translations, and syncing subtitles with audio tracks.

Requirements

Candidates must be proficient in both Italian and English and reside in the Ottawa area with valid Canadian work authorization. Interest in video games and comfort with digital technologies are required.

Benefits

• Work In Office Bonus • Internet Subsidy • Paid Training • Accrued Vacation • Paid Sick/Personal Days • City Of Ottawa Partnership • Goodlife Fitness Partnership • Employee And Family Assistance Program

Other relevant skills

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  • Italian Proficiency
  • English Proficiency
  • Proofreading
  • Translation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Typography
  • Syntax Analysis
  • Error Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Digital Literacy

Job areas

  • Creative & Media
  • Software
  • Technology

Additional details

Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week