Synopsis Writer German, Dutch or Polish languages

Job Title: Synopsis Writer German, Dutch or Polish languages

Client Location: Remote (must be based in the UK)

Starting: ASAP

Pay Comments: £40 - 45p/h PAYE

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 6 months

Our client seeks a versatile and creative writer to join the Product Merchandising team. This is a 6 month contract remote based role , you must be based in the UK, paying £45p/h PAYE starting ASAP.

  • In this role, you’ll help members navigate a sea of content by summarizing movies and television shows with concise, creative and engaging synopses.
  • This role is perfect for an entertainment obsessed generalist who is passionate about content and storytelling, loves to ideate on language and thrives on collaborative editing cycles.
  • This requires a writer who can tackle many assignments with enough creative energy to make each synopsis sing.
  • The ideal candidate is a skilled writer/editor who is an expert on media and entertainment in at least one of the Benelux, German speaking or Central Eastern European markets — we are particularly interested in writers who have proven proficiency in writing and editing world-class creative content in English and German, Dutch or Polish.
  • Additional knowledge of other European markets is also a benefit.
  • If you’re excited to contribute to a team of content experts who thrive on candid feedback and drive global conversations about entertainment, this is a dream job.
  • This position will be a remote, 6 month (subject to certain conditions), full-time contract, expected to work approximately 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

  • Write synopses about German, Polish and Dutch movies and TV shows in English.
  • A typical day might include writing a number of synopses a week — everything from the latest reality TV show, to a high-budget historical drama series or pitch-perfect rom com.
  • Work closely with a Writing Strategist to ensure that your copy meets the needs of the writing brief and the needs of the market
  • Embody editorial principles to create accurate, inclusive and creative synopses that are nuanced enough to resonate with different audiences.

Requirements:

  • Full native proficiency in English
  • Full native proficiency in Dutch, Polish or German
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Knowledge of other European Languages other than those listed not essential but highly desired as an addition to English
  • Experience writing synopses for streamers and broadcasters.
  • Editing articles, blog posts, reviews, or feature stories about film and TV
  • Mastery of AP style and attention to detail
  • Research skills to help you gather context about titles and quickly synthesize information from a variety of sources
  • A selfless approach to contributing to a world-class editorial team

Dutch/Polish or German Speaker with English

Client Description:

Our Client is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service. Headquartered in California, they’re proud of their unique company culture. This organization has offices all over the world, and has continued to grow for almost 25 years. They now play an active role in production and distribution of original and award-winning content.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

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