German Copywriter (Freelance)

As Virtuagym keeps on growing, we are now looking for a talented German Copywriter to join our Marketing team on a contractual/freelance basis (20-30 hours / month) to help us enhance our content and reach our German-speaking audience more effectively.

We are a remote-friendly company: this means this role is open to people living in any country compatible with EU working hours, but you can also decide to join your colleagues in our Amsterdam office in the heart of the city with a beautiful sunny roof terrace. It is completely up to you!

What this role looks like
As a German Copywriter, you will be responsible for creating and translating high-quality content tailored to our German-speaking audience. You will work closely with our marketing team to ensure our brand message is consistently conveyed across various platforms.

This role requires an understanding of the fitness industry, excellent writing skills, and the ability to produce engaging and persuasive content.

Some of your key tasks as a German Copywriter

• Content Creation: Develop original content in German, including blog posts, customer stories, and marketing emails, that aligns with our brand voice and engages our target audience.

• Translations: Translate existing English content into German, ensuring cultural relevance and maintaining the original intent and tone.

• Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

• SEO Optimization: Implement SEO best practices in all written content to improve organic search rankings and drive traffic to our website.
  

What you will bring to the team

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of copywriting experience, preferably in the fitness industry.
• Language Skills: Native-level proficiency in German with excellent writing and editing skills. Proficiency in English is also required for effective communication with the team.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the fitness industry, including current trends and terminology.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to produce error-free content that is grammatically correct and adheres to brand guidelines.
• Creativity: A knack for creating compelling and engaging content that resonates with the target audience.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines within the allocated hours.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and basic HTML is a plus.

Important note: please do apply if you meet 70%+ of the criteria. At Virtuagym we hire great people, not just resumes. If you can't check off a few requirements but are a fast learner, we’d love to hear from you!

About Virtuagym
Virtuagym is a leading and fast-growing innovator in the digital health and fitness domain, offering a Software as a Service solution and multiple native apps to users worldwide. We offer coaching and management solutions for trainers, studios, clubs and corporate wellness, all with the vision to make the world a healthier and happier place.

Virtuagym is an ambitious, passionate and multicultural team of talented people who want to create a healthier world for all. We believe in teamwork, challenging each other, being bold and adventurous, working lean, taking care of each other and sharing success. As a scale-up, we embrace our diversity, international character and our flat hierarchy that promotes great freedom, taking ownership and making a true impact. Our talented staff of 200+ employees are based out of two locations: Amsterdam, NL, and Medellin, CO.

Every day with us will be an opportunity to cultivate and evolve your personal and professional skills, as well as to make a significant impact on a global scale. At Virtuagym everyone can grow, whatever background you bring with you. We are not just colleagues, we are friends, willing to help and support each other. By joining us, you become a part of a joyful and energetic team.

Ready to join us?
Please do not hesitate to apply by clicking the ‘Apply for this Job’ button below and send us your resume and / or portfolio. We will get back to your application within 10 working days.

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* Please note that we do not collaborate with third parties to fill this vacancy, so third parties are kindly asked not to contact us about this role.