At 2K, we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment, including NBA® 2K, one of the top-selling franchises in the world, and legendary titles like BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®, and XCOM®, as well as fan favorites WWE® 2K, TopSpin®, and PGA TOUR® 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity, authenticity and innovation across every genre.
Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab create world-class experiences across platforms.
But what truly powers 2K is our people.
We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered, supported, and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where people are encouraged to come as they are and do their best work.
What We Need
As part of 2K’s Global Loc 2.0 strategy, the Content Localization (CLOC) team is scaling its leadership capabilities to ensure consistent, high-quality language execution across all titles and content types. We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Content Localization to provide day-to-day oversight of language teams, support operational planning, and guide the execution of localization content workflows in alignment with 2K’s linguistic standards.
This role is ideal for someone with deep language expertise and growing leadership experience, ready to take on people management responsibilities while continuing to support execution and operational coordination.
As an Assistant Manager in the Content Localization team, you’ll help lead the daily language execution that shapes how 2K’s stories are told and experienced worldwide. You’ll support the growth of talented linguists, strengthen team operations, and help ensure that our content hits the right tone, every time, in every region.
What You’ll Do
● Manage a small team of Language Leads, Linguistic Specialists, or reviewers, ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and content consistency
● Coordinate daily language production across text, UI, VO scripts, and marketing copy, partnering closely with Localization Producers and content teams
● Support issue resolution and escalation around terminology, tone, style, and cultural appropriateness, conferring with more senior CLOC leadership on complex matters
● Track delivery progress, bug triage loops, and localization review milestones, ensuring clear documentation and prioritization
● Ensure team members have the tools, guidance, and context needed to execute effectively
● Provide performance input and mentorship for direct reports, supporting training, onboarding, and development conversations
● Collaborate with cross-functional partners (LQA, VO, Marketing Loc) to ensure consistent content flow and terminology alignment
● Recommend modest process improvements to improve consistency, task clarity, and cross-team efficiency
● Participate in hiring and onboarding activities for new linguistic contributors
● Ensure shared content resources (style guides, glossaries, reference documentation) are maintained and communicated effectively
● Represent your language teams in planning meetings, sprint reviews, or milestone retrospectives as needed
What Will Make You A Great Fit● Experience in content localization or linguistics, ideally in games, media, or entertainment
● Strong understanding of language quality principles, including tone-of-voice, transcreation, and cultural nuance
● Familiarity with localization tools such as CAT platforms, terminology management systems, Jira, Confluence, and CMS tools
● Proven ability to manage schedules, track tasks, and support language execution across multiple workstreams
● Prior experience mentoring or guiding peers, or managing small teams
● Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
● Fluent in English; fluency in at least one supported language is strongly preferred
● Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation, localization, or a related field preferred
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.
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Skills Required
- Experience in content localization or linguistics, ideally in games, media, or entertainment
- Strong understanding of language quality principles, including tone-of-voice, transcreation, and cultural nuance
- Familiarity with localization tools such as CAT platforms, terminology management systems, Jira, Confluence, and CMS tools
- Proven ability to manage schedules, track tasks, and support language execution across multiple workstreams
- Prior experience mentoring or guiding peers, or managing small teams
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Fluent in English; fluency in at least one supported language is strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation, localization, or a related field preferred
2K Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are part of the standard package as presented on the careers site. Employer-verified listings also confirm these retirement programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave, generous compassionate leave, and a companywide end‑of‑year break are highlighted alongside paid holidays and PTO. These offerings indicate broad coverage for time away from work.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Fitness reimbursements, on‑site/virtual classes, stocked kitchens, free or subsidized meals, commuter benefits, and dog‑friendly offices are widely cited, with some studios calling out mental‑wellness support like Headspace. These perks extend support beyond core insurance into day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
Why Work With Us
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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