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Jennifer F.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Do you need accurate, natural-sounding German-English translations or high-quality transcriptions? I'm a bilingual professional (native German) with 10+ years of experience helping global clients communicate clearly and creatively. I specialize in: * Translation & Editing – Novels, children’s books, rhyming stories – Medical & scientific texts (diagnostics, research) – Business & marketing (tourism, mergers, research) * Subtitling & Transcription – German-to-English SRT files (timestamp correction & QA) – Expert panel discussions, interviews, and long-form videos * Proofreading & MTPE – Machine-translated content polishing (DE<>EN) – Grammar, tone, flow, and cultural nuance ✅ Versatile, reliable, and detail-focused ✅ Comfortable with both technical and creative content ** Bonus: I occasionally write blog blurbs, poetic content, and introspective copy; available on request. How can I support your next project? Feel free to message me today!

  • Subtitling
  • Proofreading
  • English to German Translation
  • German to English Translation
  • Creative Writing
  • Audio Transcription
  • SRT
  • Machine Translation
  • Content Localization
  • Children's Literature
  • Cultural Adaptation
  • Medical Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Blog Writing
  • Transcription Timestamping
Madelein J.

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

$12/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Tired of wrestling with messy layouts or inconsistent formatting? Know the page should look better than this, but not sure how to fix it? I’ll handle the interior design so your book looks as polished as your words — and save you the headache. I’m a language specialist with a degree in Language Practice — a program that combined editing, translation, and book design fundamentals. Trained in typesetting and editorial design, I help authors and small or self-publishers turn raw manuscripts into clean, professional, print-ready books. I'm currently using Microsoft Word and actively transitioning into Affinity Publisher. I also offer beta reading with a language-first lens, so if you’re looking for honest, thoughtful feedback before the design stage, I’ve got you covered. HERE IS WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH → Interior Book Formatting – consistent styles, clean spacing, and professional, easy-to-read chapter layout tailored for you → Print-Ready Prep – margins, bleed, trim sizes, and file export for print-on-demand → Manuscript Cleanup – light text formatting and layout smoothing → Table of Contents – linked, structured, and reader-friendly → Page Styling – headings, drop caps, section breaks, folios, and front/back matter → Beta Reading – clear, constructive feedback with a focus on language and reader experience TOOLS I USE DAILY Microsoft Word | Canva | Affinity Publisher (in progress) WHY WORK WITH ME? → Background in Language & Design → Trained in book formatting principles → Detail-driven, calm communicator, and deadline-ready FORMAL EDUCATION 🎓 BA in Literature & Linguistics – trained to read critically, analyze structure and style, and understand how language influences meaning and tone 🎓 Specialization in Language Practice – trained in editing, translation, editorial design, interior book formatting, and subtitling workflows Ready to bring your book to life on the inside? Let’s get your pages publication-ready.

  • Ebook Formatting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Page Layout Design
  • Beta Reading
  • Microsoft Word
  • Editorial Design
  • Document Formatting
  • Text Formatting
  • Print Design
  • Typography
  • Linguistics
  • Literary Fiction
  • Self-Help
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Canva
Patrizia Maxine P.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
4.8
46 jobs

I have over 10 Years working experience. English and German are my native languages. I pay great attention to detail and always ensure complete accuracy. I double check my work before final submission and will always ask the right questions, to ensure the job is done correctly. I have done German Voice Overs (voice recording, when a customer calls the airline) for a European Airline. I have done Proofreading for both German and English. I have subtitling experience in both English and German and have experience using a subtitle tool. I also have transcription experience in both English and German. I have experience with Excel, Word & Powerpoint and have reporting and Quality Assurance skills. I have also done Internal Auditing and Quality Calibrations.

  • Subtitles
  • German
  • English
  • General Transcription
  • Administrative Support
  • Typing
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Support
  • LinkedIn Plugin
Nicola E.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi, I’m a closed captioning and quality control specialist with over 12 years of experience creating captions for the hearing-impaired. I started by working as a subtitler, before moving into quality control and traffic management. My strengths lie in copy editing, proofreading, and doing deep-dive research to ensure everything is accurate and consistent. I started my career as an administration assistant, secretary, and PA. I'm practical, efficient, and quality focused. I'm looking to hopefully learn more skills, but also flex the ones that I already have. When I'm not working, I'm reading. Literary fiction is my genre of choice, but I'll try anything if given a compelling enough review of it. I even run a bookstagram where I try my hand at bookish content creation and write mini reviews of my latest reads. I’m a big-time cinephile, which has made working in this field a bit of a dream job. Despite being an introvert, I work well with people and enjoy collaborating. I help out my family by running Instagram accounts for their culinary and art businesses—so, yes, I’m chronically online, but I make it count!

  • Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Beta Reading
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Closed Captioning
  • Online Research
  • Administrative Support
  • Grammar
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Data Entry
  • Canva
  • Copywriting
  • Draft Correspondence
Werner V.

Cape Town, South Africa

$50/hr
4.3
6 jobs

AI slop is at a peak. Google noticed, and this month implemented their most paradigm-shifting SEO updates in 25 years. This means your SEO content is either an asset or a liability. Most companies are building the second one. It's killing their SEO results and alienating their audiences, pushing them towards competitors who have optimized their content for LLM searches. As agentic search starts to accelerate, you're not in the conversation anymore if your blog sucks. The game now is SERP impressions, not clicks anymore. Good content still yields incredible results in 2026. As SEO morphs into AEO and GEO, the rules are changing - but the game remains the same: be authentic, add value and unique insights, and your tribe will find you. I'm a tech content strategist, writer, and editor with 15+ years of experience, two marketing degrees, and a copywriting diploma from the International Advertising Association. I've managed content operations for multiple companies, grown domains from zero to 50+ domain authority, and published over 1,000 articles on the fastest-moving technology sectors - crypto, Web3, DeFi, cybersecurity, AI, robotics, smart homes, and tech regulation. Clients include CoinMarketCap, Circle, SingularityNET, and Bybit. My work has been cited by more than 20 American universities and referenced by US politicians including Senator Elizabeth Warren and the acting Comptroller of the Currency. That's what real EEAT looks like in practice. I do the opposite of shortcuts. I use industry-leading tools like Ahrefs and a proven editorial workflow to build content strategies grounded in real keyword data - not guesswork. Every article is supported by keyword research, built for both human readers and AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews), and backed by unique visuals when needed. If you need a content calendar, I run a full competitor gap analysis to find where your rivals are weak and where you can win. If you want full automation, I can build it - niche research, content strategy, weekly articles on trending and evergreen topics, images, even video,. Or if you want internal capability, I can design the workflows so your team can eventually run independently. I'm also available as a consultant, fractional Content Strategist or editor if you need strategic leadership without the full-time overhead. Niche specialisations: Crypto - Web3 - DeFi - AI - Cybersecurity - Robotics - Smart Homes - Fintech - Tech Regulation The question isn't whether you need great content. You already know you do. The question is whether you're going to trust your domain's long-term health to someone who actually knows what they're doing. Let's talk!

  • Copywriting
  • Press Release
  • Content SEO
  • Content Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • Content Planning
  • Content Editing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Management
  • Cryptocurrency
  • DeFi
  • Web3
  • AI Content Creation
  • Crypto Wallet
Phakamile N.

Johannesburg South, South Africa

$20/hr
4.0
2 jobs

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Are inventory issues, stockouts, or logistics delays slowing your business down? I help companies bring clarity and control to their supply chain. I work hands-on with inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics to reduce costs, improve availability, and keep operations running smoothly. My approach is practical and data-driven, focused on real results, not overcomplicated systems. Clients appreciate that I communicate clearly, deliver on time and treat their business like my own. If you need someone reliable to fix supply chain, inventory and logistics problems and keep things moving, I’m ready to help.

  • Customer Service
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Product Sourcing
  • Vendor Management
  • Dropshipping
  • Store Management Reporting
  • Inventory Management
  • Forecasting
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Ecommerce Purchase Tracking
  • Purchase Orders
  • Data Analysis
  • Warehouse Management

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