Copy Editor & Content Reviewer - Onsite in Munich, Germany

Moravia; München; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Moravia is seeking a Copy Editor & Content Reviewer to ensure quality assurance for localized products. The ideal candidate will have native fluency in French and strong English communication skills, alongside a robust background in translation and editing.

This role is crucial in verifying the accuracy of localized texts and creating appealing media content as well as assessing compliance with provided guidelines. Join a diverse team committed to delivering high-quality multilingual products.

Qualifications

• Must have native speaker fluency in French and good command of English.
• Proficient in translation, editing, proofreading, and QA.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Create appealing texts for media related content.
• Identify and report localization and functional bugs.
• Review creative writing content to meet client standards.

Skills

Native speaker fluency in French

Strong linguistic skills

Detail oriented

Good communication skills in English

Tech savvy

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

2+ years relevant work experience

Job description

Company Description

Moravia is a leading globalization solution provider, enabling companies in the information technology, e-learning, life sciences and financial industries to enter global markets with high quality multilingual products. Moravia's solutions include localization and product testing services, internationalization, multilingual publishing and technical translation. Industry leaders rely on Moravia Worldwide for accurate, on-time and economical localization and translation.

Job Description

Moravia is looking for candidates with native speaker fluency in French.

Summary:

In compliance with quality assurance specifications, the Copy Editor & Content Reviewer will perform complex testing of localized products, using tools provided. This role is responsible for verifying that text/images convey the same message as the source language (EN-US), and will provide high-quality proofreading, review and editing translation services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create appealing trendy texts for media related content.
• Identify and report localization, layout and functional bugs
• Review creative writing content, improving tone and style if necessary, to match client´s standards.
• Assess whether the reviewed texts comply with the guidelines provided
• Assess whether the writing is good and appropriate for the target country´s market, and if the piece is compelling and appealing enough for its purpose.
• Check that the facts included in the text are accurate by conducting research on the topic at hand, and make the necessary edits
• Attend training sessions and project meetings as requested
• Leverage established localization workflow and translation tools
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Requirements:

• Candidate must be eligible to work in Germany
• Candidate must have native speaker fluency in French language
• Candidate must be proficient in written and spoken English

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a native speaker fluency in the target language, and be familiar with the target country´s culture and current events
• Strong linguistic skills, preferably with experience in Translation / Localization / Editing / Proofreading / QA / Interpretation
• Up-to-date awareness of current and common technical language usage in the target language
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English required (ability to write clear and concise reports in English regarding bugs found during testing)
• Good knowledge of, and level of interest in cultural goods (music, movies, games, books, apps) for the target country audience
• Culturally savvy with a good sense of judgment on the appropriateness of content for the target country’s audience
• Act as subject matter expert for linguistic issues in the target language; ability to research and resolve linguistic questions
• Excellent knowledge of multiple entertainment genres
• Excellent awareness of target country’s entertainment media, including trending and charting
• Ability to type in target language with local keyboard, including PC and Mac platforms
• Strong functional skills, tech savvy
• Detail orientated
• Effective multitasking over simultaneous assignments
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Collaborative; enjoys teamwork in a multicultural environment
• Familiar with media streaming services using various platforms
• Flexible, willing to learn about new tools and different procedures

Education and/or Experience:

BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience in the field of data management, may be substituted

Basic editorial experience (translation, editing, and proofreading)