Portuguese Copywriter

Translated; United States; Remote; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Translated Srl is seeking a senior-level Portuguese Copywriter to craft high-quality content for a leading global brand. This project-based engagement (100-150 hours) focuses on transcreation and original copywriting to drive market impact in Portugal.

The role spans brand tone, social media copy, SEM, display ads, and product naming. You will collaborate with Localization, Production, Creative and Marketing teams, present concepts in live calls, and guide talent during VO sessions to ensure

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately interpret creative briefs and translate strategic objectives into compelling copy.
• Experience developing copy strategies grounded in insights and audience behavior.
• Adapt tone and style based on feedback and evolving needs.
• Present rationale for copy decisions clearly during live calls.

Responsibilities

• Master and apply the brand’s Portuguese tone of voice across touchpoints.
• Lead development of original and transcreated copy for social, SEM, display, and product naming.
• Collaborate with Localization, Production, Creative and Marketing teams.
• Present concepts in live calls and guide discussions to align on strategy direction.
• Ensure outputs align with objectives, insights, and brand guidelines.
• Attend VO sessions and support recording and mixing to match creative direction.

Skills

Transcreation

Copywriting

Brand storytelling

Cross-functional

Job description

Overview

Translated is seeking a senior-levelPortuguese Copywriter to craft high-quality, engaging content for a leading global brand.

This strategic role requires proven creative agility, strong strategic thinking, and exceptional expertise in both transcreation and original copywriting to drive market impact in Portugal. This will be a project-based engagement (100-150 hrs estimated). Project window: Jan to April 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Master and consistently apply the brand’s tone of voice for thePortuguese market to ensure cohesive, on-brand copy across all touchpoints.


• Lead the development of original and transcreated copy across key channels, including:
  
  
  
  • Social media campaign assets
  
  
  • Social post copy (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other local platforms)
  
  
  • SEM content
  
  
  • Display ads
  
  
  • Product naming
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate closely with the Localization, Production, Creative and Marketing teams.


• Present creative concepts in live calls and facilitate productive discussions to refine and align on strategic direction.


• Ensure all creative outputs align with strategic objectives, audience insights, and brand voice guidelines.


• Attend VO sessions, guide talent during recording, and support the mixing process to ensure the final output reflects the intended creative direction and local market expectations.

Key Requirements

Creative & Strategic Excellence

• Proven ability to accurately interpret creative briefs and translate strategic objectives into compelling creative solutions.


• Ability to develop copywriting strategies grounded in research and insights, with a strong understanding of audience behavior and market context.


• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting tone and style based on feedback and evolving business needs.


• Track record of exploring multiple creative directions beyond the first idea.


• Ability to confidently present and articulate in English the rationale behind the copy during live calls with XFN stakeholders, providing clear and persuasive explanations for creative and linguistic choices.

Speed & Efficiency

• Highly responsive during working hours and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.


• Consistently meets tight deadlines without the need for repeated follow-ups.


• Efficient in producing multiple creative options without compromising quality.

Experience

• Extensive experience in transcreation and conceptual copywriting.


• Strong portfolio showcasing high-impact brand work.


• A presentation of the portfolio will be part of the interview process.


• Agency background required.


• Mid- to senior-leve


• l experience required, with 5+ years of professional copywriting experience.

Collaboration & Mindset

• Proactively contributes ideas and acts as a confident cross-functional partner in creative discussions, rather than relying solely on direction.


• Open to feedback and able to iterate thoughtfully and strategically, minimizing the need for rework from stakeholders.


• Strong alignment with established team processes and expectations.


• Takes full ownership of delivering complete, polished creative solutions.

Languages

• Native-level Portuguese


• Excellent English (written and spoken)

Location

• Remote, based in Portugal

Success in This Role

• Consistently delivers thoughtful, on-brief creative work.


• Demonstrates strong adaptability and integrates feedback effectively.


• Brings fresh ideas and multiple creative perspectives to every brief.

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