Freelance Copyeditor (Thai, On-Site)

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 the Role

The Freelance Copyeditor (Thai) is responsible for copyediting, proofreading and production editing for our Technology client's marketing communications, working closely with writers and other creatives to maintain the highest possible standards. The ideal candidate is technically-savvy, possesses a keen eye and an exceptional attention to detail to ensure clarity and accuracy in each project copy. He/She should be flexible, adaptable and results-driven, with the skills to work across stakeholders, and an ability to focus and prioritise in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

You will be required to build strong working relationships with the in-market and global teams to ensure delivery of linguistically and tonally perfect campaigns that will ensure the client's products stand out in your market. This role will be on a freelance basis with on-site engagement a couple of times a year. At times, you will need to travel to Singapore for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-country validation of customer-facing marketing content across digital, print and in-store communications, with a focus on consistency with brand tone of voice
• Edit and proofread editorial, marketing, and social media copy
• Work closely with in-country team on a high volume of projects and deliver on time and to an excellent standard, often with short deadlines
• Develop and maintain a consistent tone of voice, personality and cultural relevance for Thailand
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery
• Leverage glossaries and style guides to ensure alignment with the brand's tone of voice, ensuring clarity and accuracy of translations, and maintaining the highest possible standards
• Ensure product and technical accuracy, as well as linguistic accuracy (grammar and spelling, as well as cultural relevance)
• Ensure special attention is paid to whether content is appropriate and correct for the Thai market
• Provide ongoing linguistic guidance and feedback to Translation vendors, client's producers and project managers
• Proactively contribute ideas to the project management or traffic team for process improvement
• Keep own product and brand knowledge up to date

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in copyediting and/or subediting for both marketing and technical materials for the Thai market
• Experience in editing and proofreading marketing and communications materials, preferably for a creative or consumer brand
• Nuanced understanding of language conventions, style and usage
• Familiarity with U.S. English style and usage
• Experience working for global brands
• Working knowledge of translation and project management tools
• Experience in supporting the development and maintenance of style guides and glossaries
• Excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work as a team member
• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently under time pressure
• Solid understanding and grounding in the Thai language style, usage, grammar, and punctuation
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of the creative development and production process
• Flexible and able to adapt within an environment of constant change
• Previous editorial, proofreading, and localisation experience at an advertising agency, marketing communications group, or localisation/transcreation agency (preferred)
• Able to work onsite at times as required, for several weeks at a time

Why Work Here

At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.