# Language Copywriter, Korea (freelance, on-site) at WPP Production

> South Korea · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Awppproduction%3A6222773004 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [WPP Production](https://alderhq.app/companies/wpp-production)
- Location text: Seoul, Korea; Korea
- Where it can be done from (inferred): South Korea (evidence: "Location: Seoul, Korea; Korea")
- Posted: 2026-10-15 (24 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://www.wppproduction.com/careers/jobs/6222773004?gh_jid=6222773004

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

### About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

### About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

### What does a Writer (freelance, On-site) do at WPP Production?

The Writer (freelance) is 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. The task for this role goes far beyond translation – with the aim of preserving our client’s distinctive tone of voice, but also to craft copy that feels authentic, natural and resonates with the local target audience. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for language and a deep understanding of cultural nuance.

### Key responsibilities

- 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.
- Wherever necessary, review and validate final in-context materials (in-situ validation) to confirm messaging quality and consistency across formats and platforms.
- Review, rewrite and validate translated marketing copy and raw machine translation output.
- Collaborate closely with a team of fellow writers, project managers, producers, writers/editors and post-editors to ensure smooth processes and best practice in Language validation.
- Provide creative insights where necessary.
- Use software tools and validation platforms (including CAT tools, simulators and AI) effectively during the localization workflow.
- Propose process improvements and workflow optimizations to project stakeholders
### Key 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.
- Knowledge of technical writing principles and the ability to simplify complex concepts for broader audiences
- Specialist in understanding language subtleties and tailoring creative nuances to the local language, especially for headlines.
- Proven experience in localizing marketing copy while maintaining brand voice and messaging consistency.
- Demonstrated experience leading editorial or localization teams, with a practical understanding of workflow management and delegation.
- Great communication skills and ability to explain creative choices to non-native speakers (for instance through rationales)

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