Freelance | Dutch Editor | Technology Company Oliver: Transcreation Workplace 2 hours ago

Content Creators; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OLIVER is seeking a skilled Dutch Editor to join our team on a client project with an iconic tech company. You will localize, edit, and proofread marketing copy across web, in-store materials, and direct mail, ensuring brand voice and linguistic accuracy.

Responsibilities include validating localized content, maintaining translation memory and glossaries, and applying brand guidelines while coordinating with remote teams and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years editing/proofreading experience in marketing or advertising.

Responsibilities

• Localize, edit, and proofread marketing copy across web, in-store, direct mail, and print.
• Validate localized copy for the target market.
• Ensure consistency with translations using glossaries and translation memory.
• Adhere to grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules.
• Apply brand writing guidelines effectively.
• Work across CMS, collaborative editing platforms, and task management tools.
• Follow structured workflows, checklists, and SOPs for high-quality output.

Skills

Dutch native

Editing

Proofreading

Localization

Brand localization

Mac programs

Time management

Independent collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Marketing/Communications/Linguistics

Tools

CMS

Translation platforms

Collaborative editing platforms

Task management systems

Job description

For our client, an iconic tech company known for its innovative products and design, we are looking for a skilled Dutch Editor to join our team at OLIVER. This role blends traditional editorial expertise with operational precision: you’ll work across multiple platforms, workflows, and content types to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and flawless execution.

In this position, you will ensure the highest quality of client’s localised marketing copy across various platforms and channels, while maintaining the brand’s established tone of voice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Localizing, editing, and proofreading marketing communications, including web content, in-store materials, direct mail, print, and other materials.
• Validating localized marketing copy for your market.
• Ensuring consistency with approved translations (translation memory and glossaries).
• Adhering to grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules.
• Applying brand writing guidelines effectively.
• Work across multiple tools (CMS, collaborative editing platforms, task management systems).
• Ensure high-quality output by following structured workflows, checklists, and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Key Qualifications:

Editorial Skills

• 5+ years of experience in editing/proofreading, either agency or client side.
• Native speaker of Dutch.
• Strong awareness of cultural and linguistic nuances specific to your market.
• Proven experience in editing, proofreading, or localisation, ideally in marketing/advertising.
• Excellent command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation in Dutch.
• Must have competency with Mac programs.
• Ability to adapt and refine content to align with brand tone and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and consistently meets deadlines.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and maintaining quality in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with remote teams.
• Ideally with a Bachelor's/Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Marketing, Communications, or Linguistics.

Technical/QA Skills

• Experience with systems such as CMSs and translation platforms.
• Comfortable in structured workflows with checklists, SOPs, and defined routing paths.
• Confident switching between multiple tools and platforms.

What to Expect During the Selection Process

As part of the recruitment process, candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage will first be invited to sign an NDA. This is a standard step to protect confidential business information and assessment materials shared during the process. Once the NDA is signed, we’ll continue evaluating candidates’ skills and professional backgrounds. Those whose profiles are the best match for the role will be invited to answer a few additional questions and complete an unpaid assessment test.

If the feedback is positive, the last step may be a short interview with the client’s Team Lead for their market.