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Synopsis Writer (Fluent in English and Dutch, Polish or German)

  • Location: London
  • Salary: Up to £50 per hour + Plus Holiday Pay (PAYE)
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted about 13 hours ago

  • Sector: office support
  • Type: remote
  • Contact: Maddy Laing
  • Contact Email: maddy.laing@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 6 Months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 27 November 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH112758

We're looking for a career Synopsis Writer to join a world-leading TV and streaming platform. You'll bring solid knowledge of the European and UK media markets, along with experience writing short-form or synopsis copy and a real passion for film and television.

This role is perfect if you love great stories and content, enjoy playing with language, and thrives in collaborative creative environments. You'll be a skilled Synopsis Writer with a strong understanding of the media and entertainment world in at least one of the Benelux, German-speaking, or Central and Eastern European regions.

You'll need to share examples of short-form or synopsis writing that show off your flair and ability to hook readers.

Day-to-Day:

  • Write synopses about German, Polish and Dutch movies and TV shows in English. You'll cover everything from the latest reality TV show, to a high-budget historical drama series or pitch-perfect rom com.
  • Collaborate with a Writing Strategist to align copy with the brief and market needs.
  • Apply editorial principles to craft accurate, inclusive, and engaging synopses for diverse audiences.

Requirements:

  • Full native proficiency in English plus full native proficiency in Dutch, Polish or German (Must meet this requirements!)
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Experience writing synopses for streamers and broadcasters. We are looking for a career Synopsis writer.
  • Research skills to help you gather context about titles and quickly blend information from a variety of sources

What else?

  • This is a remote first role. You need to be based in the UK and happy to travel to London on occasion for staff meetings (travel cost to London won't be covered).
  • 6-month temporary contract.
  • £50/ hour + holiday pay.
  • Start asap - need to be available within a 2 week or less notice.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.