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Overview

The Freelance CopyEditor (Bahasa Indonesia) is responsible for copyediting, proofreading and production editing for our Technology client's marketing communications, working closely with writers and other creatives to maintain the highest possible standards. The ideal candidate is technically-savvy, possesses a keen eye and an exceptional attention to detail to ensure clarity and accuracy in each project copy. He/She should be flexible, adaptable and results-driven, with the skills to work across stakeholders, and an ability to focus and prioritise in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

You will be required to build strong working relationships with the in-market and global teams to ensure delivery of linguistically and tonally perfect campaigns that will ensure the client’s products stand out in your market.

This is a long-term freelance engagement with no end date, as we hope to work with this person indefinitely. We are only looking for individuals who are independent contractors/full-time freelancers as we will require travel to Singapore for projects intermittently across the year.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing in-country validation of customer-facing marketing content across digital, print and in-store communications, with a focus on consistency with brand tone of voice
Edit and proofread editorial, marketing, and social media copy
Work closely with in-country team on a high volume of projects and deliver on time and to an excellent standard, often with short deadlines
Responsible for developing and maintaining a consistent tone of voice, personality and cultural relevance for Indonesia
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery.
Leverage glossaries and style guides to ensure alignment with the brand’s tone of voice, ensuring clarity and accuracy of translations, and maintaining the highest possible standards
Ensure clarity and accuracy in communications, and maintain the highest possible standards
Responsible for ensuring product and technical accuracy, as well as linguistic accuracy (grammar and spelling, as well as cultural relevance)
Ensure special attention is paid to whether content is appropriate and correct for the Indonesian market.
Responsible for providing ongoing linguistic guidance and feedback to Translation vendors, client’s producers and project managers
Proactively contribute ideas to the project management or traffic team for process improvement
Responsible for keeping own product and brand knowledge up to date

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years experience in copyediting and/or subediting for both marketing and technical materials for the Indonesian market
Experience in editing and proofreading marketing and communications materials, preferably for a creative or consumer brand.
Must also have a nuanced understanding of language conventions, style and usage
Possess familiarity with U.S. English style and usage
Experience working for global brands
Working knowledge of translation and project management tools
Experience in supporting the development and maintenance of style guides and glossaries