Freelance Italian Post-Editor

OLIVER Agency; Italia; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A global marketing firm seeks a Freelance Italian Post-Editor to join a project for a technology client. The candidate will perform post-editing on machine-translated content, ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness. The role requires 3+ years of experience, with a strong grasp of post-editing and the ability to meet tight deadlines. This project is based in Italy, with some flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in post-editing, translation, or technical writing.
• Solid background with post-editing tasks.
• Italian native-speaker + proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Post-editing high-volume machine-translated marketing content.
• Quality control by identifying errors and providing feedback.
• Collaborating with a creative team for consistency in tone.

Skills

Post-editing experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Collaboration with teams

Knowledge of MT systems

Understanding brand voice

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Tools

Mac programs

Job description

Overview

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Work Type: Project-based freelance position.

Location: Europe

Remote availability needed between 29th September and 5th October this year. Some weekend work might also be necessary for this project.

About the job:

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

For our prestigious client in the technology industry, we are looking for an Italian Post-Editor to join us on some exciting upcoming projects for a prestigious global technology brand.

As part of our network of freelancers, you will be involved in supporting the development of AI technologies and delivering high-quality marketing copy and product descriptions for our client.

Key Responsibilities

1. Post-editing of Machine-Translated Text
   • Perform post-editing on high-volume machine-translated marketing content using advanced ML tools.
   • Ensure the copy is accurate, grammatically correct, clear, and culturally appropriate.
   • Collaborate with a creative team to maintain consistency with established style, tone, and terminology.
2. Quality Evaluation of MT Output
   • Support quality control by identifying recurring errors and providing structured feedback.
   • Complete brief feedback forms and occasional project ratings to help improve MT engine performance.

More details to be provided after NDA is signed.

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in post-editing, translation, or technical writing, either Agency or Client side.
• Solid background with post-editing tasks.
• Knowledge of MT systems and MT output quality evaluation is ideal
• Italian native-speaker + proficiency in English.
• Experience with translating marketing copy while maintaining 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 and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide constructive feedback.
• Nice to have - competency with Mac programs.

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Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Writing/Editing and Marketing
• Industries: Advertising Services