Freelance Italian Creative Copywriter

Italian/English Creative Copyeditor

Freelance – Home Based

RWS Launches Small World Studio to Enable Brands to Adapt, Manage and Deliver Global Customer Content.RWS Small World Studio is a team of dedicated creatives and production specialists, part of RWS, bringing global scale at speed. We offer integrated creative production services that inform the creative lifecycle for global brands – helping to shape content and marketing communications for international audiences with excellence in localization. For info visit rws.com/smallworldstudio.

RWS Small World Studio is currently looking for a freelance Italian/English Copywriter with solid copyediting experience in film/TV/entertainment copy to join our fast-growing international pool of talent, to work on exciting global brands. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with leading brands on projects across Creative Content Editing, Transcreation (short and long formats), Marketing Translation, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Cultural Consultation, Market Insights, Voice Over Direction etc. We are looking for people who are passionate about what they do and that have a genuine interest in helping brands speak across cultural and linguistic borders.

Purpose:

RWS Small World Studio facilitates Creative Consultation, Creative Language and Creative Production services for brands and agencies looking to deliver globally consistent and locally relevant marketing, advertising and branded content. The copyeditor will be working closely with our Integrated Producers, Creative Director and in-house Linguistic Teams as well as client teams editing Italian into English adaptations of italian films, TV series and other entertainment programs.Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of proven creative/marketing transcreation and creative copywriting/transcreation/editing experience ideally within the advertising and marketing sector, specifically in film/TV/entertainment.
• Experience gained from language service provider, internal localization department, creative agency, internal agency or production agency perspective
• Sound experience of working with global brands, confident in understanding nuances of tonality, style and target audience for such brands
• Some design/art direction experience, it could be simply gained as being part of a creative team and/or working with designers and art directors
• Excellent command of Italian and English, based in Italy or the US ideally.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Italian and US English cultures.
• Ability to adapt brand, advertising and marketing content to suit local market needs and requirements, taking into account language, culture, emotion, tonality, imagery etc.
• Strong creative flair and sound knowledge of TV/Film/Entertainment culture.

The Candidate:

• Well versed in the creative advertising arena, and specifically in Italian Films/TV/Entertainment
• Flexible, with an ability to prioritize and adapt quickly
• Understanding of the creative process in marketing production cycles
• Collaborative attitude, working towards constant improvement
• Client-facing experience
• Familiar with creative/transcreation briefs
• Works well with an international/multi-location team
• Creative flair – able to bring new dimensions to projects and briefs at the adaptation and editing stages
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and prioritize effectively
• Never fails to meet a deadline
• Ability to take on board and respect feedback
• Approachable, with a can-do attitude