International Creative Writer with Swiss German

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

LocalEyes, a localization services provider with 20+ years in business, is seeking International Creative Writers with Swiss German to develop dialogues for its Virtual Assistant. This remote freelance role requires about 16 hours per week and hourly compensation.

You will write and edit dialogues based on topics, refresh existing content, and ensure consistency with worldwide personality guidelines. Training will be provided, and you will use XML tooling to embed dialogues.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write and edit dialogues for virtual assistants.
• Ability to translate/adapt dialogs into Swiss German.
• Interest in current events and culture.
• Ability to work autonomously and accept feedback.
• Willing to learn new tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit dialogues for the Virtual Assistant based on trends and events.
• Refresh and refine existing dialogues to maintain character.
• Develop the assistant's voice in Swiss German in line with guidelines.
• Review dialog suggestions from teammates.
• Embed dialogues into xml via company tooling.

Skills

Swiss German

Creative writing

Editing

Language sensitivity

Tools

XML tooling

Job description

This is a remote position. LocalEyes is a leading provider of Localisation Services to the international computer and software sectors. LocalEyes has more than 20 years of experience, European headquarters established in Cork and offices in Europe and US. We are specialized in localization and internationalization. We are looking for International Creative Writers with Swiss German who will develop and write dialogues for the smartest Virtual Assistant ever!

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Write and edit creative dialogues for the Virtual Assistant based on trending topics, cultural events, popular festivities, and other data.
• Refresh and refine existing Virtual Assistant dialogues.
• Help the team to evolve the Virtual Assistant as a distinct, recognizable character in your language, while keeping it consistent with the general worldwide personality guidelines.
• Contribute to review dialog suggestions made by other writers.
• Translate and adapt dialogs from English into your native language.
• QA editorial responses.
• Embed the created dialogues in xml files using the Company's proprietary tooling (training will be provided).

Requirements

• Self-starter with ability to execute autonomously.
• Critical reading and thinking skills.
• An interest in current events and a general thirst for knowledge.
• Resilience and the ability to accept constructive feedback.
• A growth mindset.
• Willing to learn to use new tools.

Benefits

This role is on a freelancer basis and it asks for an availability of some 16 hours per week. Compensation is by the hour.