Copy Editor and Translator

Are you looking for a company experiencing exciting growth, with a passionate and driven marketing team within the heart of Munich. With a brand that reaches 150 countries this is an opportunity with development joining their department as a Translator and Copy Editor to expand their brand name within Germany.

The key focus for this role is to translate both engaging and creative content across e-shots, social media and newsletters for their German market working in partnership with the Marketing Manager to improve their engagement.

This Copy Editor vacancy will be based within a state-of-the-art office providing a hybrid and a flexible working schedule to maximise work life balance matching the companies values.

Package overview:

• €42,000 - €44,000 DOE
• Hybrid working pattern
• Flexible work schedule post probation
• 27 days annual leave entitlement plus pubic days
• Company pension
• Regular company events
• Free drinks and morning fruits provided

This Copy Editor and Translator role will have the below responsibilities:

• Translate creative and engaging copy into German, in line with key brand messaging, in a tone and style that resonates with our Wellness Advocates and customers.
• In collaboration with the Marketing Manager, tailor German copy to effectively communicate with different audiences as required.
• Translate English texts for the German speaking market, ensuring quality control and that the translated content reflects the original meaning and tone.
• Take responsibility for the consistency of language including following and supporting the maintenance of the company and product specific terminology glossary.
• Coordination of all key terminology decisions with the Marketing Manager and other content creators for the German-speaking region.
• Working with the Marketing Manager to create and maintain a German master content document.
• Work with the Europe Marketing team, and other departments including Events and Operations to provide translated German copy and content as required.
• Upload content to a variety of different internal reference platforms, following company protocols and processes, contributing to new efficiencies where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Marketing colleagues in the Translations and Localisation Team to support with Marketing projects as required.
• Work closely with Legal and Regulatory to ensure content complies with necessary EU guidelines.
• Develop product knowledge and maintain a holistic understanding of all department activity and communication requirements.

The ideal candidate for this Copy Editor and Translator will have:

• Candidate must be a native German speaker with outstanding proficiency in English to C2 level (CEFR) or better, with a passion for spoken and written language.
• University degree in translation or a certificate from a recognised translation institution, or equivalent degree/qualification.
• Professional experience in translation for both on- and off-line channels designed for end-consumers and / or corporate clients.
• Talent for language, analytical thinking and the ability to reflect tonalities for different target groups.
• Great eye for detail to ensure all key brand, product messaging and styles remain consistent across all platforms.
• Eloquent, accurate and able to prioritise to meet deadlines – even under pressure.
• Sound command of industry software, such as SDL Trados, MemoQ and general software MS Office 365.
• A team player, who always has the big picture in mind, and is great at working as part of a team across multiple locations.
• Self-motivated with high levels of energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to understand other European language(s) would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Direct Sales/Multi-Level Marketing experience is desirable but not compulsory.