Brand Transcreator

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role: Brand Transcreator

Location: Remote, Québec 

About the role: 

OLIVER is a global marketing agency. Our skilled creative talents are dedicated to high-profile clients and are based in their offices. OLIVER have partnered with a famous sports brand to deliver the highest quality localizations for all consumer facing content. With an unmatched history and tradition of creating iconic products, consumer connections and experiences, a famous sport brand has been defining sport culture since the beginning. And they’re not done. Come be a part of shaping the future together. OLIVER is recruiting a full-time Brand Transcreator (English to French Canadian) to work at the client's office in Canada, alongside the Canadian Marketing Communications team. The position will be sitting in the client's office in Toronto (TBC).

What you will be doing: 

• On a daily basis, you will be translating/trans-creating above-the-line and some below-the line marketing material from an English master copy to be used across all business channels, e.g. press, OOH, retail to digital, HR, brands, etc.
• Researching and translating compelling copy for assigned projects that is on strategy, original, compelling, distinctive, and appealing for the target audience.
• Completing translation of both internal and external Communications and guarantee accuracy, quality and consistency in both copy and brand voice.
• Our team are working with a CAT tool and have to maintain and update their translation memory, build glossaries, proofread and edit copy
• You will be mentored and supported by global OLIVER Localization Project Managers in Amsterdam who oversee and manage a whole team of transcreators and translators globally.
• Getting to know inside-out the brand’s tone-of voice, identity, categories and products.
• Our projects are deadline critical; working on several campaigns at once, staying calm under pressure and often to tight deadlines.
• Keeping in daily contact with the LPM team with regards to project status or issues, absences, etc. Be responsive during your office or agreed hours unless pre-arranged otherwise.
• Ensuring the client has the expected level of service at all times, on a day to day basis. Flag to the LPM team as soon as any issues or concerns arise
• Ensuring communication is frequent, responsive and transparent in terms of expectations.
• Be professional and diplomatic no matter the level of stress – be constructive and problem-solving oriented.
• Be proactive with explaining the OLIVER model to your local market as ‘localizations model ambassador’.
• It is expected you work in the office as an on-site FTE unless agreed and specified otherwise. Integrate yourself into the office and team. Make yourself visible.

What you need to be great in this role: 

• Extensive experience as a translator, content writer, copywriter or editor (essential)
• Excellent command of English and is a native speaker of French-Canadian (essential)
• Good communication skills and good team player (essential).
• Proactive and constructive approach.
• Experience working with a remote team and tight deadlines (desirable)
• Experience with marketing and SEO context (desirable).
• Advanced experience with CAT Tools (desirable).
• A Language, copywriting, marketing, social media or advertising related degree (desirable)
• A can-do and problem-solving oriented attitude.
• Flexibility and capacity to manage multiple streams of work at once, prioritising what needed and producing consistently high-level work, even with very tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team spirit; ambition to learn, support and be part of a talented, truly international localisation team.
• Passion for languages and cultures.
• 3+ years experience in translation, adaptation or copywriting relevant areas.
• Bachelor degree or above in translation, interpretation or marketing communication relevant areas
• At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $00,000.00 to $00,000.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.

Req ID: 14442

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OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

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