Language Expert - Indonesian

About the role

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Language Expert (Indonesian) to join our Localisation team. You will play a key role in adapting viral promotional videos and ad content into Bahasa Indonesia for regional audiences.

What you'll do

• You'll collaborate with video editors and voice-over artists to write compelling voiceover scripts, review and approve final video outputs, and ensure quality control of localized content.
• Your primary responsibility is to repurpose and adapt existing content into Bahasa Indonesia, ensuring every localized version is linguistically precise, culturally authentic, and aligned with the original intent and...
• Ensure emotional tone, messaging, and storytelling remain intact in the localized version.
• Review and approve final video outputs, ensuring alignment with brand tone and message.
• Collaborate closely with video editors and the creative team throughout the production cycle.
• Perform linguistic quality checks for accuracy, tone, grammar, and cultural sensitivity.
• Adapt original content to suit Indonesian-speaking audiences without losing marketing intent or impact.

What they're looking for

• Native-level fluency in Bahasa Indonesia (reading, writing, and speaking) with excellent command over language expression and grammar.
• 1, 3 years of experience in language expertise, copywriting, advertising, or content localization.
• Familiarity with post-production workflows and basic video review tools, as well as AI tools such as ElevenLabs, ChatGPT, etc.
• Copywriting: Ability to craft clear, engaging, and emotionally resonant messages that drive audience engagement and action.
• Marketing Understanding: Familiarity with digital marketing, branding, and Indonesian audience targeting.
• Storytelling Skills: Ability to use narrative techniques to make content memorable and relatable for Indonesian viewers.
• Translation & Localization: Experience in adapting content for Indonesian audiences, maintaining cultural context.
• Adaptability & Research: Able to grasp different tones and messaging styles across varied content formats.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in Indonesian digital media, television promos, or regional advertising campaigns.
• Understanding of Indonesian cultural trends, local dialects and consumer behavior across demographics.
• Candidates with proficiency in Hindi and English will be preferred.

About Kuku (Kuku TV)