[Hiring] Japanese Bilingual Production Editor @Hasbro

Role Description

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. This EN/JP Bilingual Production Editor position (Contract) draws on your love of English and Japanese. It also requires proficiency in grammar in both languages, a drive for consistency, and knowledge of Magic. Our team of outstanding Editors collaborates to ensure that all text elements of Magic card sets and related materials meet our quality standards for grammar, punctuation, factual accuracy, clarity, audience, tone, consistency between art and text, and layout. This role specializes in facilitating production editing work with Japanese-language partner organizations.

This position is eligible for remote work within the United States, subject to Wizards of the Coast’s remote work guidelines and business needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a paid copy editor or proofreader, with proven experience editing both English and Japanese-language content.
• 2+ years of experience playing Magic, with familiarity with both past and present Magic cards.
• Professional proficiency in English speaking and writing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Japanese at a working professional level (N3 or higher).
• A love of Japanese culture and intellectual properties.
• Flexible, adaptable mind with a constant appetite for knowledge.
• Deeply collaborative outlook combined with the confidence and trust to work with others.
• Experience with Smartsheet, databases, InDesign, or InCopy a plus.

Requirements

• Perform significant copy editing and proofreading on English- and Japanese-language Magic cards, packaging, and related assets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established Magic style and terminology.
• Build and maintain accurate records in our Magic card set database and supporting documentation.
• Translate written presentations, feedback, and other supporting materials between English and Japanese for Universes Beyond cards and packaging.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay