Copywriter/Editor for Internal/External Communications
About ARRI: With headquarters located in Munich, Germany, Arnold and Richter Cine Technik was
founded in 1917 and is the world‘s largest manufacturer and distributor of motion picture camera, digital
intermediate (DI) and lighting equipment. The ARRI Group comprises a global network of subsidiaries,
agents and representatives that covers all aspects of the film industry: design, engineering, production,
equipment rental, turnkey lighting solutions, postproduction, film and sound laboratory services, and visual
effects. Manufactured products include the groundbreaking ALEXA digital camera system, film cameras,
professional camera accessories, cutting-edge LED lighting and DI solutions such as the ARRISCAN and
archive tools. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recognized ARRI‘s engineers and
their technical contributions with 18 Scientific and Engineering Awards.
Bi-lingual English and German.
As soon as possible in Munich.
Essential Job Functions:
You will be joining the growing marketing team at ARRI’s headquarters in Schwabing, Munich, though you will also be working closely with international marketing colleagues and especially with the company’s Chief Editor, who is based in London. The English and German language writing tasks assigned to you will be varied, and will include the following:
News articles, press releases, targeted newsletters, sales brochures and website content about products and services across all of ARRI’s business divisions, covering cameras, lighting, accessories, lenses, postproduction, film restoration tools, equipment rental and medical products: Taking briefs from Product Managers and other colleagues you will identify features, benefits and USPs of ARRI products, and find creative ways of communicating them effectively to the market
Written interviews with filmmakers: You will speak directly with cinematographers, camera assistants and sometimes directors in order to write user story articles and other marketing materials relaying how ARRI tools have been used on productions. ARRI leads the field in motion picture capture, so you will often be writing about high-profile international films and TV series that have utilized the group’s products and services
Concepts, strap lines and copy text for product launches and international advertising campaigns across print and digital media
Day-to-day external communications such as event invitations, press releases and newsletter mailings
Internal communications such as regular internal newsletters and intranet messages
PowerPoint presentations: You will be required to create and update text elements for presentations given by the Executive Board
Qualifications:
Corresponding education/qualification in the described field of activity (e. g. media/marketing/
communication, public relations);
Native speaker/C2 skills in English and German
Naturally talented writer with proven experience in professional writing (journalist, SEO writer, copywriter etc.) and samples of written work in English and German
Able to develop powerful concepts for varied projects and to craft simple, human and engaging copy on technical subjects
Solid MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to conduct thorough internet research relevant to writing assignments
Adept at balancing short-term tasks with long-term projects, working to deadlines and delivering written content on time
Able to adapt quickly to a house style and passionate about effective brand communication
Team-player who can work cross-functionally with colleagues all over the world, as well as independently
Fastidious attention to detail in ensuring consistency of style and content in marketing communications
Competent proof-reader and talented sub-editor – you will often have to summarize, lengthen or improve existing texts, as well as check the quality of materials translated by agencies or freelancers
Enthusiasm for, and preferably some knowledge of, movies and movie-making
You can expect a creative, challenging and exciting work environment with an international feel! We look forward to receiving your application stating your earliest availability and salary expectations.