Freelance Tamil / English Creative Copywriter

RWS Launches Small World Studio to Enable Brands to Adapt, Manage and Deliver Global Customer Content.

RWS Small World Studio is a team of dedicated creatives and production specialists, part of RWS, bringing global scale at speed. We offer integrated creative production services that inform the creative lifecycle for global brands – helping to shape content and marketing communications for international audiences with excellence in localization. For info visit rws.com / smallworldstudio.

RWS Small World Studio is currently looking for a freelance Tamil / English Copywriter with solid copyediting experience in film / TV / entertainment copy to join our fast-growing international pool of talent, to work on exciting global brands. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with leading brands on projects across Creative Content Editing, Transcreation (short and long formats), Marketing Translation, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Cultural Consultation, Market Insights, Voice Over Direction etc. We are looking for people who are passionate about what they do and that have a genuine interest in helping brands speak across cultural and linguistic borders.

Purpose :

RWS Small World Studio facilitates Creative Consultation, Creative Language and Creative Production services for brands and agencies looking to deliver globally consistent and locally relevant marketing, advertising and branded content. The copyeditor will be working closely with our Integrated Producers, Creative Director and in-house Linguistic Teams as well as client teams editing Tamil into English adaptations of Tamil films, TV series and other entertainment programs.

Requirements :

Minimum of 3 years of proven creative / marketing transcreation and creative copywriting / transcreation / editing experience ideally within the advertising and marketing sector, specifically in film / TV / entertainment.

Experience gained from language service provider, internal localization department, creative agency, internal agency or production agency perspective

Sound experience of working with global brands, confident in understanding nuances of tonality, style and target audience for such brands

Some design / art direction experience, it could be simply gained as being part of a creative team and / or working with designers and art directors

Excellent command of Tamil and English, based in India or the US.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of Tamil and US English cultures.

Ability to adapt brand, advertising and marketing content to suit local market needs and requirements, taking into account language, culture, emotion, tonality, imagery etc.

Strong creative flair and sound knowledge of TV / Film / Entertainment culture.

The Candidate :

Well versed in the creative advertising arena, and specifically in Tamil Films / TV / Entertainment

Flexible, with an ability to prioritize and adapt quickly

Understanding of the creative process in marketing production cycles

Collaborative attitude, working towards constant improvement

Client-facing experience

Familiar with creative / transcreation briefs

Works well with an international / multi-location team

Creative flair – able to bring new dimensions to projects and briefs at the adaptation and editing stages

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to work under pressure and prioritize effectively

Never fails to meet a deadline

Ability to take on board and respect feedback

Approachable, with a can-do attitude

Application Process :

Please apply to the opportunity with your CV in English language.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to reply to the shortlisted candidates.

RWS embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

Every RWS story starts with an application and our aim is to ensure every applicant has a world-class experience at every step. We are an equal opportunity employer where we promote diversity and inclusion and our assessment process is designed for you to showcase your experience, skills and fit to our values. When you apply for a role at RWS, anywhere in the world, we want you to have the opportunity to understand who we are, what we do for our clients and to meet with people who will inspire you and answer your questions. At no stage will RWS ask an applicant to pay for any aspect of your assessment, on-boarding or training.

For any questions related to recruitment, please do not hesitate to contact

Maru Ballesteros (mballesteros@rws.com)