Remote EN-to-DE Linguist & Copy Editor (Localization)

Jobgether; Belgique; Remote; EUR 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote freelance opportunity

Long-term professional partnership

5,000+ words per week workload

Global network of linguists

CAT tool onboarding training

Flexible freelance arrangements

Job summary

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

The role involves MTPE, CAT tool usage, and collaboration with a global network of language professionals, handling 5,000+ words weekly with strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in German for Germany and/or Switzerland.
• Excellent command of US English.
• 2+ years translation with degree or 5+ years without a degree.
• Experience translating across marketing, product, UI, support, and informational materials.
• Practical experience using CAT tools.
• Strong time-management and ability to meet deadlines with a heavy weekly workload.
• Excellent communication, reliability, and openness to feedback.
• Ability to work independently as a freelance professional with a global team.

Responsibilities

• Translate content from English to German for de-DE and/or de-CH.
• Copy-edit and refine German content for clarity and tone.
• Perform MT post-editing to meet professional standards.
• Work on marketing, product, UI, support, and info materials.
• Use CAT tools and client platform to manage assignments.
• Handle 5,000+ words per week, delivering quality on schedule.
• Communicate with stakeholders and incorporate revisions.
• Follow project guidelines and terminology requirements.

Skills

German (de-DE/CH)

US English (en-US)

Translation experience

Education

Translation degree

5+ years experience (no degree)

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

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

The role involves MTPE, CAT tool usage, and collaboration with a global network of language professionals, handling 5,000+ words weekly with strict deadlines.