Freelance YouTube Content Localizer

Job Summary

Working remotely on a freelance basis, the YouTube Content Localizer will translate and adapt German scripts from Simplicissimus into English, ensuring alignment with fern's unique voice while making content accessible for an international audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate and adapt German Simplicissimus scripts into English, rewriting them in fern's voice and tone
• Research and rewrite sections to enhance accessibility and relatability for an international audience
• Watch original videos to adapt on-screen text and research international equivalents of visual elements for the production team

Required Qualifications

• Fluent English with excellent writing skills, ideally American English native
• Strong German comprehension skills
• Proven experience in translation and localization, particularly for editorial content
• Ability to adapt tone and voice to match an established channel style
• Background in journalism, documentary, or factual storytelling (desirable)