Freelance Creative Arabic Copywriter

About the role

WPP Production is seeking a freelance Creative Arabic Copywriter to craft compelling, culturally‑relevant marketing copy for global brands. The role goes beyond literal translation, requiring you to preserve the client’s tone of voice while making the messaging feel natural for Arabic‑speaking audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Write and adapt headlines and body copy for a wide range of marketing and communication assets.
• Transcreate US English content into Arabic, maintaining intent, brand voice, and strategic messaging.
• Validate final in‑context materials across formats and platforms to ensure quality and consistency.
• Review, rewrite, and improve translated copy and raw machine‑translation output.
• Collaborate with writers, project managers, producers, editors, and post‑editors throughout the localization workflow.
• Utilise CAT tools, simulators and AI‑based validation platforms to streamline the process.
• Provide creative insights and propose workflow optimisations to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Native‑level fluency in Arabic and excellent written and spoken English.
• Creative thinker with strong transcreation abilities and a deep understanding of cultural nuance.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional copywriting or content creation experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Computer‑Assisted Translation (CAT) tools.