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Base pay range
$42,000.00/yr - $47,000.00/yr
Location: Remote working + Central London coworking
At QPLAY, it’s our mission to reinvent board games. We create hybrid gaming experiences at the intersection of board games and video games, resulting in the ultimate game night experience, where everyone in the family wants to be involved! Our community relies on us to bring them a fun, social & thrilling experience. From our humble beginnings on Kickstarter in 2020, we’ve grown into one of the world’s best-selling new board games and a top trivia mobile app on both the Google Play and Apple App Stores.
Outsmarted will be sold in over 10 international markets throughout 2025, with an ever-growing user base of five million players worldwide. As our community continues to expand, we are seeking a new Outsmartian to play a critical part in the company's growth and success in Germany.
The Opportunity at QPLAY:
As we expand our content team at QPLAY, the successful candidate will oversee German-language editorial processes, copywriting, and marketing initiatives to ensure high-quality, engaging content, and contribute to our mission of making Outsmarted the world’s most played board game.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for creative quiz and marketing copywriting, content localization, and quality control of all German-language content across our game, marketing, and website. We’re looking for a hands-on, highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. If you’re a creative wordsmith—with a sharp editorial eye and a passion for quiz games, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
This role reports to the Content Director based in the UK.
Looking back on your first 12 months at QPLAY:
* Write engaging German quiz questions, marketing copy, website content, social media posts, and promotional materials while adhering to the game’s editorial style guide and tone of voice.
* Oversee and manage the localisation of quiz questions, in-game content, and marketing materials from English to German while ensuring cultural relevance and linguistic accuracy.
* Proofread, edit, and refine all German-language content coming into the game to maintain the highest standards of clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
* Supervise and coordinate German freelance writers, providing editorial guidance, feedback, and quality assurance to ensure consistency across all content.
* Ensure that all content aligns with the brand voice, tone, and gameplay experience for German-speaking audiences.
* Collaborate closely with content creators, translators, game designers, and marketing teams to align editorial strategies with overall business goals.
* Plan and execute consistent email and social media campaigns with our Marketing Director and Creative Director.
* Stay updated on gaming, pop culture, and trivia trends relevant to the German market to craft engaging and up-to-date local content.
* Review and respond to player feedback related to German-language content and adjust accordingly.
What you bring to QPLAY:
* Proven experience growing a global brand in Germany – You have successfully helped expand a brand’s reach in the German market, understanding what it takes to engage local audiences, drive awareness, and establish a strong market presence. Your insights will be key in making Outsmarted a household name in Germany!
* Ambition: Eager to grow in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and gain hands-on experience in a high-growth gaming company.
* Stealth and resourcefulness: The ability to analyse problems from all angles and solve them intelligently by leveraging tools, automation, or AI-driven solutions. You MUST be savvy enough to effectively utilize a wide array of tools.
* Relentless go-getter mindset: Our coworking space is full of coasters—we need someone who loves Outsmarted and is eager to be part of the movement, ready to go all in for Outsmarted and make it a global sensation!
* Tech fluency & adaptability – Comfortable learning and using digital tools and e-commerce platforms, while staying ahead of industry trends.
* Organizational superpowers – Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing tasks and priorities.
Required skills and attributes:
* Fluent in German (spoken and written) at a native level, with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
* Proven experience in creative content writing, ideally within the gaming, media, or entertainment industry.
* Strong background in localization and transcreation, ensuring content resonates with German-speaking audiences while maintaining brand identity.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced startup environment.
* Sharp attention to detail and a passion for linguistic accuracy and consistency.
* Pop culture enthusiast – Passionate about entertainment, trends, and gaming in the German market, with a love for compelling quizzes, board games, and digital gaming.
* Passionate about trivia and board games, eager to contribute to a game loved by millions!
Work Schedule & Location
QPLAY offers a hybrid working environment, with occasional travel to our London co-working space for team collaboration.
What We Offer
* Exciting opportunity to work in a high-growth start-up with a globally recognized gaming brand. As a VC-backed start-up, making yourself indispensable to our mission means there’s no limit to what this opportunity can bring.
* Creative and collaborative team passionate about gaming and trivia.
* A highly competitive salary of £42,000 - £47,000 based on experience, plus an annual results-based bonus of up to 25% of your base salary.
Equal Opportunity Statement
QPLAY provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Writing/Editing and Marketing
Industries
Computer Games
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