French Freelance Content and Localization Manager in Berlin bei Inkitt

Inkitt

Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into GalateaTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.

As our French Freelance Content and Localization Manager you will help make Galatea unputdownable by managing the localization and release of content for our French-speaking readers. You will work with French editors to ensure our translations are of a high standard and continually check and optimize the quality of all French content in our Galatea app.

What You’ll Do:

Assemble and manage a freelance roster of French editors and ensure they deliver high quality translations, on time and within budget
Monitor the quality of translations to identify issues at an early stage, and provide all freelance editors with relevant feedback to ensure the best outcome possible
Schedule new releases and upload manuscripts into our Galatea studio for release
Manage the translation of buttons and menus and run regular quality checks to ensure the app will delight our French readers
Work with our marketing team to localize ads
Monitor our social media channels for feedback and find ways to implement it

What You'll Bring:

You live and breathe books
Native French speaker and fluency in English
At least 3 years experience as an English to French translator of fiction, preferably within the fantasy/romance genre
Proven track record of successful project management and the ability to get things done fast, without compromising on quality
Excellent multi-tasking skills with the ability to plan complex timelines
Experience managing freelancers
Ability to work independently, prioritize and make decisions
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent documentation and tracking skills
Willingness to roll up your sleeves in a startup environment
Strong communication and people skills enabling you to give constructive criticism and drive excellence
Interest in the fantasy/romance and erotica genres is a big plus

What We’ll Offer:

401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Professional coaching after two years with us
Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
Unlimited access to our Galatea app
Unlimited budget for self-development books
Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
Snacks and drinks from our micro-kitchens
Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
Dog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco

At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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