Remote German Translator & Copy Editor (Freelance)

Welo Global; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Welo Global is seeking experienced English-to-German translators and copy editors for a long-term, remote freelance project with a leading multinational client. The role involves translating and copy-editing marketing, UI, product, and support content, with MTPE as needed.

Requirements include native-level German (de-DE/de-CH) and excellent English, 2+ years translation with a degree or 5+ years without a degree, CAT tools proficiency, and strong attention to detail to meet deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in German (de-DE and/or de-CH) with excellent command of English (en-US).
• 2+ years of professional translation experience with a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field or 5+ years of professional translation experience without a formal translation degree.
• Demonstrated experience translating English to German (de-DE and/or de-CH) across content types including informational, marketing, UI, product, and support content.
• Experience using CAT tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality translations while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment.
• Strong communication skills, responsiveness, reliability, and openness to feedback and revisions.

Responsibilities

• Translate English content into German (de-DE/de-CH) across marketing, UI, product and support content.
• Copy-edit translations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and style.
• Perform MTPE where needed and participate in quality assurance for multilingual deliverables.
• Collaborate with the client and team to incorporate feedback and revisions.

Skills

German native-level

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Translation/Linguistics degree

5+ years translation experience w/o degree

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

Welo Global is seeking experienced English-to-German translators and copy editors for a long-term, remote freelance project with a leading multinational client. The role involves translating and copy-editing marketing, UI, product, and support content, with MTPE as needed.

Requirements include native-level German (de-DE/de-CH) and excellent English, 2+ years translation with a degree or 5+ years without a degree, CAT tools proficiency, and strong attention to detail to meet deadlines in a