Freelance | German Creative Writer | Technology Company

Oliver Agency; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Agency is seeking a localization specialist to post-edit, transcreate, and refine marketing copy for local markets. You will deliver launch copy that preserves brand voice across materials and collaborate with editors and cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong linguistic capabilities, experience in technical writing, and an ability to adapt tone for different audiences while staying up-to-date with market trends.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in the local-market language.
• \nStrong English proficiency for clear creative and linguistic decisions.
• Experience in copywriting, translation, and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Post-edit large volumes of machine-translated marketing copy for accuracy and fluency.

Skills

Native fluency in local language

Strong English proficiency

Copywriting experience

Translation experience

Technical writing

Post-editing MT

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptive tone & style

Tools

Pages

Numbers

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Your tasks may vary based on your locale and deliverable types, below a summary of overall responsibilities:

• Post-edit large volumes of machine-translated marketing copy to ensure accuracy, fluency, and quality.
• Transcreate marketing copy so the intended message, tone, and brand personality are preserved in the local market language.
• Deliver high-quality launch copy for products and maintain consistency across materials.
• Localise copy for the target market while staying true to brand’s tone of voice, messaging, and inclusive writing standards.
• Proofread and edit copy during final in-situ validation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Write creative copy and headlines for selected deliverables, including English back-translations of localised headlines.
• Research product and technical details and work with cross-functional teams, project managers, and editors to ensure accuracy.
• Stay informed about market trends, cultural changes, and socio-political developments that may affect copy and localisation decisions.

Role Expectations

• Work on customer-facing marketing materials across web, in-store, direct mail, print, and other channels.
• Be comfortable using new systems and tools, including annotating PDFs, Pages documents, and Numbers files.
• Support sustain work as well as launch projects, including attending at least one launch workshop in London or remotely each year.
• Work closely with editors and Language Leads to maintain quality and flag any issues.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively.

Core competencies and experience:

• Native-level fluency in the local-market language.
• Strong English proficiency, with the ability to discuss creative and linguistic choices clearly and confidently.
• Experience in copywriting, translation, and technical writing, ideally in technology or consumer electronics.
• Experience with post-editing machine translation.
• Strong creative writing skills and the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
• Ability to translate marketing copy while preserving brand voice and messaging.
• Knowledge of technical writing principles and ability to translate complex technical language into easy-to-understand copy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, especially under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide constructive feedback.
• Flexible and adaptable approach when briefs, processes, or deadlines change.
• Knowledge of MT systems and MT quality evaluation is ideal.

Localisation Workflow and Ways of working

Additional details will be provided once you successfully pass the testing stage.

What to Expect During the Selection Process

As part of the recruitment process, all applicants will be asked to sign an NDA before moving forward. This is a standard step to protect confidential business information, and assessment materials shared during the process. After that, selected applicants will be invited to complete an unpaid testing task. If the feedback is positive, the next step may be a short interview with the client’s Team Lead for their market. When applying, please upload your CV in English whenever possible. This helps us review applications more efficiently and ensures a smoother recruitment process. Originally posted on Himalayas.