Job description
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.
