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German English Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summer Internship 2026

Reston, VA

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Arabic, French, German, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, or Russian ... Excellent English language writing and editing capabilities. * Keen familiarity with online public ...

Summer Internship 2026

Reston, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Arabic, French, German, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, or Russian ... Excellent English language writing and editing capabilities. * Keen familiarity with online public ...

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How much do german english editor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for german english editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily tasks and responsibilities of a German English Editor?

A German English Editor typically reviews, edits, and translates documents between German and English, ensuring that the meaning, tone, and style are preserved accurately. This role often involves collaborating closely with writers, translators, and project managers to meet quality standards and deadlines for various projects, such as marketing materials, legal documents, or technical manuals. You may be responsible for maintaining consistency with brand guidelines, conducting research to verify terminology, and providing feedback to contributors. The work environment is usually deadline-driven and may involve a mix of independent assignments and teamwork, offering variety and opportunities to develop specialized language skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the German English Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a German English Editor, you need expert-level proficiency in both German and English, with demonstrated skills in editing, translation, and grammar. Familiarity with industry-standard editing software, CAT tools, and style guides such as AP or Chicago Manual of Style is highly beneficial, and certification in translation or editing is often preferred. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accuracy, consistency, and clear communication in multilingual content, critical for maintaining professional standards and client trust.

What does a German English Editor do?

A German English Editor reviews, edits, and refines written content translated between German and English to ensure accuracy, clarity, and fluency. They check for grammar, spelling, and consistency while maintaining the intended meaning and cultural nuances. This role often requires a strong command of both languages, as well as experience with localization, proofreading, and style guides. Editors may work on various materials, including articles, marketing content, and technical documents.

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Tagging and Metadata Analyst - Streaming Platform - French, German or Polish Speaking

Tagging and Metadata Analyst - Streaming Platform - French, German or Polish Speaking

Vaco LLC

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Are you fluent in French, German, or Polish and passionate about video content? If you have advanced proficiency in one of these languages and experience in video editing or metadata management, we’d love to hear from you! Description You will support the viewing experience of the client’s streaming platform by completing a variety of tasks requiring research, metadata, and film content expertise.

Some of these tasks work in tandem with the platform's suggestion algorithm, while others improve discoverability, accuracy and optimize the viewer's experience on the platform (namely, ad-insertion). You will also collaborate on Ratings Policy, either reviewing and tagging content for cautionary elements or applying appropriate regional metadata via research. This role will require you to work closely with the internal team to assist with workflows, and manage independent responsibilities in production.

Responsibilities Applying judgment, domain expertise & critical analysis to determine the correct results based upon guidelines Mark in / out positions for optimal playback experience of content Ability to handle both repetitive and complex task Accurate data entry Review and evaluate written materials and/or visual content, applying tags and/or annotations. As well as applying markers or descriptive metadata to capture storytelling for optimized viewing experiences Work collaboratively within a cross-functional and international team environment Duties involve consistently meeting predetermined data targets Adherence to required meetings Minimum Requirements: Fluent in French, Polish or German is a must Proficient in editorial and video tagging Detail-oriented Familiar with digital content management systems Strong interest in Movies and TV Research, Critical thinking and Story Analytics literacy Fluency / Strong written English language skills, any additional language is a plus Strong communication skills and collaborative working approach Ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexity simultaneously BA/BS degree and/or creative/entertainment industry background Preferred Role Qualifications: 2+ years of experience working with digital content and metadata An understanding of the digital content landscape, movie platforms Experience applying Editorial (audio/visual literacy) e.g. online merchandising or digital content in the entertainment space Previous experience in tagging and/or research and metadata a bonus Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity.

You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.

Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.


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Vaco delivers critical talent solutions to companies in the areas of consulting, project resources, executive search, direct hire and strategic staffing with expertise in numerous areas including accounting and finance, technology and operations. Vaco's family of brands includes Pivot Point Consulting, a best in KLAS health care IT solutions provider; Focus Search Partners, a retained executive search practice; and MorganFranklin Consulting, Vaco's methodology-driven global consulting platform. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to serve more than 12,000 clients across the globe with more 9,800 employees. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 15 years and was named to Forbes' 2018-2021 lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

2002

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