Native-level German proficiency with excellent grammar and writing skills., Fluent in English, both written and spoken., 1-3 years of professional writing experience, with a portfolio or samples required., A bachelor's or more advanced degree, with strong attention to detail and understanding of SEO best practices..
Key responsibilities:
Create original German content and translate website copy from English to German.
Conduct subject matter interviews with client contacts to ensure accurate content.
Collaborate with marketing, SEO, and project management teams to meet deadlines.
Research industry-specific topics to ensure correct context and terminology use.
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Brafton is what happens when a bunch of creative geniuses get their hands on killer marketing data and tech. Our goal: Simplify high-impact content marketing with Brafton’s platform, strategy and content creation services.
We've been at the forefront of content marketing since 2008, with offices in Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, London and Sydney. There’s nothing our global team of SEOs, social media mavens, wordsmiths, designers, developers, videographers and consultants can’t create:
Search Performance Briefs.
End-to-end inbound strategies.
Landing pages.
Blog posts.
eBooks.
White papers.
Infographics.
Press releases.
Videos & animations.
Newsletters, drips & other email content.
Web design, development and UX.
Much more.
Content marketing is our calling. We follow it to ROI for our customers.
This is a fully remote freelance opportunity and is open to candidates in any location.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Brafton is looking for a skilled German Writer and Translator to create original German content and translate website copy from English into German. The ideal candidate will possess native-level German fluency, strong writing skills, and a keen eye for cultural nuance, ensuring translations read naturally and align with brand tone and voice.
The copy writing will involve creating strong, creative, and industry-specific pieces that are incorporated into content marketing campaigns for Brafton's Germany-based clients. Client experience is paramount for us, meaning you are expected to conduct subject matter interviews with client contacts. Viable candidates must handle long-form articles and web copy on deadline.
This is an ongoing, part-time freelance opportunity involving translation, research, interviews, ideation, and writing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Write compelling, accurate, and engaging content in German.
Translate website content from English to German, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and brand consistency.
Collaborate with marketing, SEO and project management teams to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
Conduct research to ensure correct context and terminology use, especially for industry-specific topics.
Adapt tone and style for different audiences and content types.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
Native-level German proficiency, with excellent grammar and writing skills.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
1-3 years of professional writing experience.
Proven experience in writing and translation (portfolio or samples required).
A bachelor's or more advanced degree.
Excellent writing and editing skills with an extreme attention to detail.
Comprehensive understanding of SEO and best practices for branded writing.
Strong, efficient research abilities and the ability to quickly learn, understand, and write about complex subjects.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-oriented environment.
A creative approach to client briefs and content marketing goals.
Strong videoconferencing presence for client meetings.
A self-starter with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with other team members in a fully remote environment.
Knowledge of AP (Associated Press) Style is a plus.
Required profile
Experience
Industry :
Marketing & Advertising
Spoken language(s):
GermanEnglish
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