Description
Welocalize is seeking passionate and culturally fluent Podcast Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with exceptional writing skills to join our localization team. You'll review, refine, fact-check, and adapt US-English, AI-generated podcast-related content so it resonates with US audiences.
Main Duties:
- Review, edit, fact-check, and adapt podcast-related editorial content while adhering to writing style guides and guidelines
- Elevate and improve AI-generated US-English source copy to ensure clarity, coherence, and creative impact
- Conduct market-specific research on podcast terminology, formats, creators, genres, and trends; ensure cultural and regional relevance for US audiences
- Provide clear, actionable feedback on written content and AI outputs
- Ensure consistency and quality across audiovisual and digital surfaces; work effectively within client tools and workflows
Required Skills:
- Proven copywriting experience
- Proven experience editing or writing content related to various podcast genres, ensuring clarity, coherence, and consistency
- Familiarity with contemporary podcast trends, and industry conventions
- Ability to tailor tone and style to suit different contexts and audiences
- Awareness of cultural influences and regional preferences in podcast content
- Sharp awareness of pop culture, with a keen understanding of language, trends, and references commonly used in mainstream and ultra-popular contexts
- Creativity: Ability to think originally, propose fresh angles, and elevate source output for engaging, on-brand copy
- Research Skills: Proficient at researching and verifying facts, trends, and references using reliable sources
- Audience Awareness: Strong grasp of what resonates with target listeners/readers and how to drive engagement
- Writing Proficiency: Excellent grammar, punctuation, and ability to craft compelling, coherent narratives
- Passion for podcasts: Genuine enthusiasm that translates into insightful, engaging editorial
Bonus Skills:
- Published work on reputable podcast or media platforms
- Experience working with podcast streaming services, editorial platforms, or podcast-focused apps
- A flair for adapting voice and style to Gen Z and pop culture audiences