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Naughty Dog

Cinematics Editor

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$36.25 - $54.32/hr

Process face orders, body adjustments, foley deliveries, and Localization handoff What skills you ... Experience editing motion capture footage * Post-production experience with live-action-either ...

Solomon Page

Motion Designer / Editor

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

The ideal candidate brings a balance of editing expertise and motion graphics capability, along ... Experience with tagging, localization, and templated workflows is highly preferred * Familiarity ...

Welocalize, Inc.

Korean Senior Linguist

Houston, TX

Native fluency in TARGET language * 8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing * 5+ years of review experience * Thorough understanding of the localization ...

Welocalize, Inc.

Korean Senior Linguist

Houston, TX · On-site

Native fluency in TARGET language * 8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing * 5+ years of review experience * Thorough understanding of the localization ...

Welocalize, Inc.

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Native fluency in TARGET language * 8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing * 5+ years of review experience * Thorough understanding of the localization ...

Welocalize, Inc.

Korean Senior Linguist

Houston, TX

Native fluency in TARGET language * 8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing * 5+ years of review experience * Thorough understanding of the localization ...

Naughty Dog

Dialogue Editor (Contingent)

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$51.34 - $64.18/hr

The Dialogue Editor is responsible for ingesting recorded dialogue, editing, and selecting takes ... localization team to make sure collaboration between the various territories runs smoothly • ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for localization editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A typical day for a Localization Editor involves reviewing and editing translated content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and cultural relevance, often working closely with translators, project managers, and quality assurance teams. You may be responsible for managing glossaries, style guides, and maintaining terminology databases to ensure brand consistency across languages. Localization Editors also participate in feedback sessions to address linguistic or contextual issues, and may handle tight deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously. Collaboration and strong communication with global team members are essential, making the role dynamic and fast-paced. These tasks help ensure that end-users receive content that is both clear and culturally appropriate.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Localization Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Localization Editor, fluency in at least two languages, strong writing and editing skills, and a background in translation or linguistics are typically required. Familiarity with CAT tools (such as SDL Trados or memoQ), localization management systems, and QA checkers is highly beneficial. Exceptional attention to detail, cross-cultural awareness, and strong collaboration skills help editors excel in this field. These qualifications ensure accurate, culturally appropriate adaptations that maintain message integrity across different markets.

What does a Localization Editor do?

A Localization Editor ensures that translated content is accurate, culturally appropriate, and consistent with the intended tone and style. They review and edit translations, correct grammatical errors, and adapt text for the target audience. Additionally, they collaborate with translators, writers, and other teams to maintain language quality and brand voice. Their role is essential in making content feel natural and engaging for different markets.

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Cinematics Editor

Cinematics Editor

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

Santa Monica, CA

$36.25 - $54.32/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 7 days ago

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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Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click hereto learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$36.25-$54.32 USD

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