Technical Game Editor

Wizards of the Coast · Renton, WA · 3 wk ago

HybridMarketing$80k–$123k/yrFull-time

Craft the language of Magic. In partnership with your fellow editors and the Rules Management team, own the presentation and technical implementation of each new Magic card's language.
Ensure all cards and mechanics in upcoming releases adhere to the team’s current philosophies, balancing historical precedents with innovation and player understanding.
Shape tomorrow’s Magic cards today. Help game designers refine their mechanics and card designs. Regularly playtest upcoming Magic sets, contributing thoughtful and well-reasoned feedback.
Partner with Worldbuilding and Game Design leads to establish the creative and gameplay goals of each card, and ensure card names, flavor words, and flavor text align with and reinforce those goals.
Keep a sharp eye on quality. Proofread cards for text errors, layout inconsistencies, and typographical anomalies.

2+ years of professional experience in technical editing, game writing, or comparable work.
Mastery of the MTG Comprehensive Rules on par with a Level 1 certified judge in a 3-level judge program, or any judge certification focused on Regular Rules Enforcement level expertise.
In-depth knowledge of the Magic historical card catalog, with a focus on card wording.
Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
Deeply collaborative outlook and the confidence and trust to work with others.
Flexible, adaptable, and creative, with a constant appetite for knowledge. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Familiarity with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office (esp Word), Adobe Suite (Acrobat, InDesign), and/or Confluence.
Experience judging Magic tournaments or events.
Bilingual in Japanese a plus!

The pay transparency range for this role is $80,200 - $123,400 USD.

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