Remote Freelance German Localization & Copy Editor

Jobgether; Australia; Remote; AUD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote freelance opportunity

Long-term partnership

5,000+ words per week workload

Work on high-visibility international?

Job summary

Jobgether are seeking an English-to-German linguist and copy editor for a long-term, fully remote localization role. You will translate and edit content across marketing, product and UI, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance for de-DE and/or de-CH audiences.

Workload exceeds 5,000 words weekly, with CAT tools and collaboration within a global team. The ideal freelance professional has strong English proficiency, native German, and solid experience with CAT tools, MTPE, and meeting tight

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in German (de-DE and/or de-CH).
• Excellent command of US English (en-US).
• At least 2 years translation experience with a degree in Translation/Linguistics or at least 5 years without a degree.
• Experience translating across marketing, product, UI, support and informational materials.
• Practical experience using CAT tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality translations.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines with a heavy weekly workload.
• Excellent communication, responsiveness and reliability with feedback.
• Ability to work independently as a freelance professional in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Translate content from US English into German for de-DE and/or de-CH, ensuring natural phrasing and cultural relevance.
• Copy-edit and refine German content to improve clarity, readability, and consistency.
• Perform machine translation post-editing (MTPE) and ensure professional standards.
• Work across marketing, product, UI, support, informational content, and light legal material.
• Use CAT tools and the client's translation platform to manage assignments and maintain consistency.
• Handle 5,000+ words per week while delivering high-quality work on schedule.
• Communicate proactively with project stakeholders and incorporate revisions as needed.
• Follow project guidelines, terminology requirements, and quality standards.

Skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent freelancer

Education

Degree in Translation or Linguistics

2+ years translation experience or 5 years without degree

Tools

CAT tools

MTPE experience

Job description

Jobgether are seeking an English-to-German linguist and copy editor for a long-term, fully remote localization role. You will translate and edit content across marketing, product and UI, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance for de-DE and/or de-CH audiences.

Workload exceeds 5,000 words weekly, with CAT tools and collaboration within a global team. The ideal freelance professional has strong English proficiency, native German, and solid experience with CAT tools, MTPE, and meeting tight