Freelance Copywriters & Editors - Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada

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35K-192K Hourly
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The Role
Write and edit TV show synopses (English or Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada) after watching clips, incorporate editorial feedback through multiple review rounds, and deliver human-written copy for a streaming platform. Collaboration with the team and adherence to no-AI policy required.
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THE ROLE

We are seeking skilled, India based copywriters and editors to craft and refine TV show synopses for one of the world's largest streaming platforms. You’ll watch show clips and write or edit compelling synopses. You’ll also collaborate closely with our team to implement feedback across multiple rounds of editorial review.

  • Project Kick-Off: end of August 2026

  • Expected Workload: 2-4 hours that week.

  • Long-Term Potential: This is a pilot project that will likely turn into regular, consistent work.

  • No AI: This is a strictly human-driven creative role. The use of generative AI tools isn't permitted.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

The synopses will be written in English or

  • Kannada

REQUIREMENTS
  • Based in India

  • Native speaker of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and/or Kannada

  • 2 years of professional copywriting or editing experience

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Can provide a portfolio or samples of your work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Creative writing experience

  • Experience writing synopses of shows or movies

  • Comfortable working on JIRA, an asset management tool

RATES

Copywriter

Standalone Film: $192. Hours required: 6.5

Series Level: $131. Hours required: 4.75

Episode: $40. Hours required: 1.25

Editor

Standalone Film: $35. Hours required: 1.47

Series Level: $30. Hours required: 1.22

Episode: $10. Hours required: 0.4

PAYMENT

We settle invoices through Wise or by bank transfer at the end of the month following the month of the invoice.

WORK AT WORDBANK
Join a team that collaborates with incredible clients on global creative production that ignites your ambition, fuels your creativity, and pushes your drive to new heights. You’ll show up as your true self, work with great people, and put your smarts to work.
OUR IMPACT
Built for marketing and creative localization at scale, we help global streaming brands reach and inspire users wherever they are in the world. We partner with our clients to deliver locally impactful creative that drives seamless UX and meaningful engagement. It’s our frame of mind that sets us apart – rooted in operational excellence, elevated by human creativity, and guided by triple bottom line standards of people, planet and profit.
OUR PEOPLE
As a certified B Corp and Investors in People Gold employer (top 16%), we're as serious about our people and planet as we are about performance. Human creativity drives everything we do, so we do everything we can to empower our people. Wordbankers live, work, and play globally, bringing their perspectives to help drive meaningful outcomes, contribute measurable value, and create the difference.

​THE WORDBANK WAY

  • Self-motivated: Talent-dense teams that drive remarkable results

  • Freedom & responsibility: Empowered decision-making and ownership

  • Candid feedback: Open, timely feedback with positive intent accelerates growth 

  • Global-first mindset: Global operations across 118 countries that produce creativity at scale

  • Agile & adaptive: Confidence to embrace change, iterate quickly, and pivot with purpose

  • Data-driven excellence: Informed decision-making that drives continuous optimization

  • Out-of-the-box mindset: Curiosity, innovation and optimization

  • CX-focused: Customer experience that’s functional, easy, and enjoyable

  • Clear communication: Precise, simple, direct, and easy to understand

  • Intelligent failure: Risk-taking, learning from mistakes, and openness about failure 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Wordbank is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

Skills Required

  • Based in India
  • Native speaker of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and/or Kannada
  • 2 years of professional copywriting or editing experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Can provide a portfolio or samples of your work
  • No use of generative AI tools
  • Creative writing experience
  • Experience writing synopses of shows or movies
  • Comfortable working on JIRA or similar asset management tools

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