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Naughty Dog

Cinematics Editor

Santa Monica, CA

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention ... Process face orders, body adjustments, foley deliveries, and Localization handoff What skills you ...

Naughty Dog

Cinematics Editor

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$36.25 - $54.32/hr

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention ... Process face orders, body adjustments, foley deliveries, and Localization handoff What skills you ...

Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Junior Producer Apprenticeship An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and production, starting at $20 per hour. This position is open to YouthBeat alumni. Duration: 2 years ...

Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA

$20/hr

Junior Producer Apprenticeship An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and production, starting at $20 per hour. This position is open to YouthBeat alumni. Duration: 2 years ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level game localization editor in the United States is $18.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Entry Level Game Localization Editor do?

An Entry Level Game Localization Editor is responsible for adapting and editing video game content to ensure it is culturally and linguistically appropriate for different regions. This involves reviewing translations, checking for consistency, accuracy, and tone, and collaborating with translators and developers to resolve language issues. They help maintain the quality and integrity of the game's dialogue, instructions, and other written materials, making sure the gaming experience feels natural for players in the target market.

What are some common challenges faced by Entry Level Game Localization Editors during the localization process?

Entry Level Game Localization Editors often encounter challenges such as adapting culturally-specific jokes or references to resonate with the target audience, maintaining consistency in terminology across large volumes of text, and working under tight deadlines to meet game release schedules. Additionally, they must collaborate closely with translators, developers, and QA testers to ensure the localized version preserves the game's original tone and intent. Balancing linguistic accuracy with creative adaptation is key, making attention to detail and communication skills particularly important in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Game Localization Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Game Localization Editor, you need strong language proficiency in both the source and target languages, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of game content and culture, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with CAT (computer-assisted translation) tools, localization management platforms, and basic text editing software is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability are essential soft skills for effective collaboration with localization teams and developers. These skills ensure accurate, culturally relevant translations that preserve the game's intent and provide an engaging experience for players.
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Cinematics Editor

Naughty Dog

Santa Monica, CA

Other

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Job description

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, YOH Enterprise Solutions.  

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United State for this position. 

This is a hybrid/ onsite position.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we're busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome a diverse pool of candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

We are looking for an Editor to assist the editorial team with cinematics for our upcoming title. As a studio, Naughty Dog strives to make the transition between interactive and scripted content seamless, and our editors are a key position in keeping everyone in sync to make that happen. If you're a highly-collaborative editor with a passion for telling character-driven stories, we'd love to hear from you!

What you will do: 

  • Attend mocap shoots and take detailed performance notes
  • Process and ingest video ref and audio capture from the mocap stage
  • Create first pass edits based on director feedback from mocap dailies
  • Responsible for adding temp music and sound effects at the request of cinematic stakeholders
  • Work with Editorial Lead and Cinematic Supervisor to iterate on camera edits. Relay feedback to camera team as needed to facilitate rapid turnaround
  • Collaborating with the editorial, animation, and production teams to keep scenes moving forward through our cinematic pipeline
  • Deliver locked cinematics to animation. Process face orders, body adjustments, foley deliveries, and Localization handoff

What skills you will use: 

  • Self-starter who's incredibly organized and detail oriented a must
  • Needs to work well in a high-pressure environment as a member of a team
  • Open to feedback and iteration in a collaborative environment
  • Thorough knowledge of Adobe Premiere preferred
  • Knowledge of various digital video codecs, file formats and encoding preferred

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience editing motion capture footage
  • Post-production experience with live-action-either fiction or documentary
  • Experience working at a game studio or vendor, AAA or otherwise

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