Freelance Copy Writer & Translator - German

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Freelancer
• Salary: Not specified

This is a fully remote freelance opportunity open to candidates in any location. Brafton is seeking 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 copywriting will involve creating strong, creative, and industry-specific pieces for content marketing campaigns for Brafton's Germany-based clients. Client experience is paramount, requiring candidates 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 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.