Turkish Language Lead

Posted: over 1 year

Localization

Full-Time

Santa Monica - California (In Country/Region Remote Work Eligible)

Turkish Language Lead

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a Blizzard-savvy Turkish Language Lead to support localization of Blizzard products and services. This person will be supporting to lead all aspects of the localization quality and review of localized assets by collaborating with various partners, be the vision holder of the Localized Blizzard experience.

The ideal candidate is a hard-working individual with a linguistic background, and knowledge of the gaming and entertainment industry. The candidate will also strive to deliver dependable user experiences. Good language skills in Turkish and English are required for this position.

Location: This role is expected to begin and continue as a remote position

Responsibilities

Supports the language decision makers and creative cohesion end-to-end
Provide linguistic feedback and recommendations to vendors and other in-house localization teams to uphold Blizzard quality standards
Sufficient interpersonal skills for dialogue with collaborators
Aimed at improving player engagement and driving quality and efficiency
Timely completion of all projects
Other editorial projects that require cross-functional teamwork

Requirements

Good grammar and orthography knowledge in Turkish
Appreciate the art of localization
Being aware of critical issues (historical, political, social) from Turkish. They consistently immerse themselves into the latest trends of their language and understand how to transmit the emotional side of good localization that speaks Blizzard
Good Turkish and English linguistic and communication skills
Able to deliver professional feedback tailored to target audience
Demonstrates a familiarity with the translation and dubbing industry in region
Good knowledge of localization and quality control tools
Strong motivation, high level of dedication with proactive and positive attitude

Pluses

Passion for video games, heroic fantasy, sci-fi worlds, and pop culture
Experience in game localization 5yrs+
Experience working as a translator in the entertainment industry
Experience with Blizzard Entertainment games
Higher education in a linguistics-related subject area

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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About Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes software titles such as World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone, and Overwatch. Blizzard offers its online gaming service that enables millions of players around the world to communally play its games. The games are sold through retailers and online download. The company has also expanded its popular game franchises into related products such as action figures, board games, graphic novels, and comic books