German Language Syndication Editor - loveMONEY, lovePROPERTY, loveFOOD, loveEXPLORING
Can you translate editorial features into lively, conversational German, write compelling German headlines and marry them with attention-grabbing images? This could be your ideal role.
Want to work at home but be read all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland? Can you translate editorial features into lively, conversational German, write compelling German headlines and marry them with attention-grabbing images to make people feel they can’t continue their day without looking at our content? If so, this could be the opportunity you’re looking for.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative German Language Syndication Editor based in the UK to join our hugely successful, award-winning digital publishing company and help grow our audience in the DACH region. We produce engaging editorial across a variety of subjects including money, travel, food and drink, and property.
What we’re looking for from you:
- The ability to write engaging, accurate headlines in German and marry them with eye-catching images across various subjects targeted at individual countries of the DACH region;
- Fast, accurate translating with flair from English into German and the ability to localise content for the DACH market;
- The ability to manage your workflow to meet a busy production schedule;
- A keen interest in the subject matter areas we cover;
- An excellent news instinct and understanding of current affairs and popular culture in the German-speaking world;
- Knowledge of current media legislation, especially libel and copyright law;
- A self-starting, motivated attitude;
- The ability to work in a busy and challenging environment.
The role will require you to perform the following tasks:
- Preparing and publishing photo gallery-style content, from headlines and main image through to metadata and keywords;
- Translating and localising 2,000-word+ photo gallery-style content from English into German for online publication;
- Managing editorial schedules to maximise performance in the DACH market;
- Assisting with team planning and providing holiday cover for other members of the team.
The role will predominately be home-based although will occasionally require travel to London.
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience plus a discretionary performance-based bonus scheme and excellent benefits including 30 days’ annual leave.
About us
Love Inc is an established, expanding digital lifestyle publishing company with a global focus. Our brands include loveMONEY, loveFOOD, loveEXPLORING and lovePROPERTY. Our German Language Team transcreates English language features for third-party partners in the DACH region.
Love Inc is an equal opportunities employer. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to deliver inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
Please include a detailed cover letter telling us why you think you are a good fit for a German Language Syndication Editor role.
Please translate approx. 300 words from one of our photo gallery stories of your choice into German or send any relevant examples of other translation work you have completed.
Also, please select three photo gallery stories from across our subject areas that you believe would be attractive to readers in the DACH market. Please give them an eye-catching headline in German, explain if you would change the image for a German-speaking audience and if so why, and include a short summary why you think they would be successful. These can be included at the bottom of your cover letter.
You can see more examples of the topics we cover at
www.lovemoney.com/Topics/features
Your application must also include an up-to-date CV and your salary expectations.
Applications without all of the above elements will not be considered.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
Please send your application to Sandra Schröpfer at sandra@loveinc.com
Closing date for applications: 01 February 2024
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