Freelance German Post-Editor

Role: Post-EditorWork Type: Project-based freelance position.

Remote availability needed between 29th September and 10th October this year.

Some weekend work might also be necessary for this project.

Location: Germany

About the job:

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role mission:

For our prestigious client in the technology industry, we are looking for a German Post-Editor to join us on some exciting upcoming projects for a prestigious global technology brand.

As part of our network of freelancers, you will be involved in supporting the development of AI technologies and delivering high-quality marketing copy and product descriptions for our client.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Post-editing of Machine-Translated Text

• Perform post-editing on high-volume machine-translated marketing content using advanced ML tools.
• Ensure the copy is accurate, grammatically correct, clear, and culturally appropriate.
• Collaborate with a creative team to maintain consistency with established style, tone, and terminology.

2. Quality Evaluation of MT Output

• Support quality control by identifying recurring errors and providing structured feedback.
• Complete brief feedback forms and occasional project ratings to help improve MT engine performance.

More details to be provided after NDA is signed.

Key Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in post-editing, translation, or technical writing, either Agency or Client side.
• Solid background with post-editing tasks.
• Knowledge of MT systems and MT output quality evaluation is ideal
• German native-speaker + proficiency in English.
• Experience with translating marketing copy while maintaining brand voice and messaging.
• Knowledge of technical writing principles and ability to translate complex technical language into easy-to-understand copy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide constructive feedback.
• Nice to have - competency with Mac programs.

If you think this opportunity is a perfect fit for you, don't hesitate – apply now!