Copywriter & German Translator

Bertoni Solutions is looking for Copywriter & German Translator. We are an international team of people with the conviction that, with the right knowledge and approach, technology is the answer to the challenges businesses face today.

We have been bringing this knowledge and approach to our clients since 2016, helping them translate technology into their success. With Swiss roots and our own development team in Lima and across the region, we offer the best of both cultural areas: the talent and passion of Latin American professionals combined with Swiss skills and organisational mindset.

Bertoni Solutions is seeking a Copywriter & German Translator. We are interested in outstanding professionals with at least 4 years of proven experience in the role. The position will involve creating, updating, proofreading, and summarizing content for websites, articles, reports, case studies, and all types of written material. Additionally, the role requires translating documents or communications needed by the company into the requested language, translating texts from English to German (and vice versa).

Responsibilities:

• Write and edit articles for the company website and/or multiple social media accounts.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to develop content for a variety of materials.
• Proofread and edit spelling, grammar, and syntax for content across different formats/multimedia/channels and digital platforms.
• Prepare, rewrite, and edit texts to improve readability, or supervise others performing this task.
• Use online sources to research topics.
• Ensure content meets the company's or client's needs and follows our internal style guide.
• Optimize published pieces following SEO guidelines.
• Ensure every piece of content adds value to its target audience, whether external clients or internal sales teams.
• Read original material and rewrite it in the target language, ensuring the meaning of the original text is retained.
• Review and edit the final translated versions.

The candidate for this position must have 3-4 years of proven experience working in a role where they have written and edited stories for a company with precision and clarity.

• Native English speaker or with a verified C1 certification (advanced English) at a minimum.
• Native or bilingual German speaker with a high level of written and verbal skills.
• Experience in marketing: Certifications from HubSpot, Hootsuite, or Udemy in B2B business marketing.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing current English usage standards and conducting research. They should also have considerable experience in proofreading, content formatting, production, and concepts for measuring audience engagement.
• Experience in editing and writing high-quality content in the form of bylined articles, landing page copy, sales enablement materials, e-books, case studies, SEO content, and more.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.

Desirable:
A degree in journalism, English, modern languages, or a related field.

Among the essential skills for the Copywriter and German Translator are:

• Excellent writing and mastery of grammar in both English and German.
• Familiarity with content marketing, SEO, and keyword research.
• Flexible writing style, demonstrated by the ability to craft and structure the message differently depending on the target audience, the stage of the buyer’s journey, and the communication channel.
• Familiarity with the tech industry, the concept of digital transformation, and related business vocabulary.
• Ability to present complex business concepts appropriately and concisely.
• Awareness of the visual aspects of content creation (copy), with the ability to create copy in close relation to how it will be visually presented.
• Develop text optimized for readability and scannability.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective collaboration with teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Organization and attention to detail.