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WebComic English QA Editor (Freelance)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Freelance

Work from:

South Korea

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Native-level English, Advanced Korean language ability (TOPIK or KIIP 5+ preferred), Professional experience in proofreading and editing, Impeccable attention to detail.

Key responsabilities:

Editing and quality checking English translations
Proofreading for typos, punctuation, and grammar errors

Prodifi

11 - 50 Employees

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Job description

Prodifi is looking for a highly motivated individual to help us edit English translations of Korean webcomic. If you are a fan of Korean webcomic and are passionate about localizing such content for readers across the globe, we look forward to your application!

🔎 Job Description

Editing and quality checking the English translation of Korean webtoons to create finalized episodes free from errors and ready for publishing.

This includes:

-Comparing source and target text to catch obvious mistakes like mistranslations or context issues

-Editing mediocre writing, tone, or stylistic issues

-Checking for unnatural English usage

-Proofreading for typos, punctuation, and grammar errors

-Correcting continuity issues throughout the story (character names, plot points, spelling, etc.)

-Comparing the final English version with the original source webtoon to ensure quality in the final product

-Spotting obvious design errors such as missing design elements, files, etc.

-Ensuring adherence to RIDI's English Translation Guidelines

🔎 Qualifications

-Native-level English

-Solid grasp of American English grammar and punctuation rules

-Advanced Korean language ability (TOPIK or KIIP 5+ preferred)

-Impeccable attention to detail

-Professional experience in proofreading, editing, translation, etc.

🔎 Preferred Qualifications

-Professional experience in proofreading, editing, translation, etc., with webtoons specifically

-Flexible availability (availability on weekdays, etc. Please include your usual availability in hours/week in your cover letter/resume)

➡️ Additional Information

-Visa requirements: If residing in Korea, only those with valid work visas will be considered. Candidates residing abroad may apply for this position.

-Location: Remote Freelance Work

-Days of the week & hours: Weekdays/weekends, depending on the publishing schedule. Due dates are to be agreed on prior to taking on assignments.

-Documents to be submitted:

a. Resume

b. Please include your general availability in hours/week

How to Apply

Please submit your application through our official careers page:

https://prodifi.careers.team/job-descriptions/eB8qKLjzKp