Remote German Copywriter

German copywriter for movies & TV shows (freelance for 10h/week)

JustWatch (www.justwatch.com) – the world’s leading movie and TV show streaming guide – is looking for a passionate copywriter (German) who can contribute to our mission of 100 million monthly visits.

We are looking for somebody with curiosity, drive and passion with an ability to continually develop their skills. Our team shares a goal-driven mentality, applying common sense and pragmatism to everything we do. We also have a working environment where your creativity is encouraged.

Your role:

• Creating original copy in German for fields such as movie/TV synopsis, descriptions of content providers (streaming services), and list articles.
• Translations and transcreation of copy related to JustWatch’s data campaigns and global outreach
• Creating and editing existing copy according to our SEO analysis
• Researching and staying on top of upcoming movie & TV show releases
• Working closely with an international copywriting team

For this particular role we are looking for:

• A native German speaker with excellent written and verbal skills
• Previous copywriting & editorial experience (ideally focused on SEO)
• Considerable knowledge and passion for movies and TV shows
• You are intrinsically motivated and ambitious (having your own personal projects such as an entertainment-related blog is a plus point)
• You have an excellent eye for detail for everything from proofreading to recognizing reliable sources online
• Excellent communication skills, punctuality and the ability to efficiently work remotely
• Previous work related to the entertainment industry (especially streaming-related) is another major plus point

Our promise:

• You will become part of our passionate, professional and fun team of international writers
• A steep learning curve with continuous development: You will work directly with our Senior Editor & SEO (Samuel) and have regular touchpoints with many other members of the SEO team
• A positive working environment with an open feedback culture
• Freedom and support to pursue your personal development goals
• You have the opportunity to quickly take on responsibility

Do you think you’d be a great fit for our team?

Media is important to us and we are always happy to hear from people who enjoy film! If you feel like you are missing some of the hard skills – don’t worry, we are hiring for the attitude, values, and personality.

If we caught your attention and you’re eager to delve into our perspectives and thought processes, we recommend immersing yourself in our blog post, which elaborates on these subjects:

- A company culture that really works

- Audience as a Service

- Or visit our blog here: https://www.justwatch.com/blog

How to apply

Just hit the apply button at the bottom of this page, and leave us your CV, info, and a short intro that gives us an idea of what motivates you, why you want to work at JustWatch, and how you think you will help us achieve our goals.

Please only apply if you are interested, copy&paste mass applications will receive a copy&paste rejection email. The same goes for ChatGPT-powered applications. If you have any questions, please reach out to our talent team via LinkedIn or apply to this role directly through our jobs page.

Research shows women apply when meeting 100% qualifications, men at 60%. JustWatch welcomes all candidates, especially women and marginalized groups. Apply, let’s talk and explore if you’re a great fit.