TL;DR

Freelance Writer (English-Korean) (Content Creation): Responsible for writing headlines and adapting our Technology client’s marketing communications from US copy to the local-market language, including web, in-store, direct mail and other customer-facing materials, while ensuring brand consistency, cultural relevance and compelling style of all messaging across products and services. Focus on crafting copy that feels authentic, natural and resonates with the local target audience.

Location: Must be based in Seoul, Korea

Company

%hirify_global% is the Global Content Production Company.

What you will do

Creatively localize a wide range of marketing and communication materials, ensuring cultural and linguistic alignment with the brand values and tone.
Adapt and transcreate US English content, including headlines, into the local-market language while preserving intent, voice, and style.
Ensure all messages are clear, follow the spirit of the English master copy and communicate the same strategic or product point.
Review, rewrite and validate translated marketing copy and raw machine translation output.
Collaborate closely with a team of fellow writers, project managers, producers, editors and post-editors to ensure smooth processes and best practice in Language validation.
Propose process improvements and workflow optimizations to project stakeholders

Requirements

Native-level fluency in the local-market language and excellent command of written and spoken English.
Creative thinker with strong creative writing and transcreation skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different contexts and audiences.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, Marketing, Linguistics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in copywriting, transcreation, or localization—either agency-side or in-house.
Experience working on international and local brands, consumer tech, digital content, or global brand localization.
Technically proficient with localization tools (CAT tools, CMS platforms, etc.); familiarity with consumer tech products and ecosystems is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

Adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.
Fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.