[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Welo Global logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/83c40f94-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/company/welo-global.md)Remote opportunity at[Welo Global](https://jobicy.com/company/welo-global.md) # Ukrainian Sports Localization Specialist (Football) Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/welo-global.md)Share18 Aug 2026Published37Listing views3Application actions18 Sep 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryWelocalize is seeking a Ukrainian Sports Localization Specialist focused primarily on football content. The specialist will translate, localize, edit, fact-check, and adapt English (US) content for Ukrainian audiences, including quality control and machine-translation post-editing work. Success requires native-level Ukrainian writing ability, strong English comprehension, extensive football knowledge, and experience with localization or editorial workflows. The role is remote and independent, with responsibilities for market research, terminology awareness, style-guide adherence, and written-content feedback. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 3/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe role requires a specialized combination of native-level Ukrainian writing, English-to-Ukrainian localization ability, football subject-matter expertise, and rigorous editorial judgment. Accuracy, cultural adaptation, fact-checking, and machine-translation post-editing add meaningful quality-control complexity. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitive$62,500US market range$50k–$75k0$83k AI insightNo salary range was listed. For a U.S.-market annualized estimate, a specialized English-to-Ukrainian sports localization and quality-control professional would typically be valued at approximately $50,000 to $75,000 USD annually, depending on employment type, production volume, platform expertise, and seniority; contractor compensation may instead be paid per word, hour, or project. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Ukrainian Localization](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Ukrainian%20Localization.md)[English to Ukrainian Translation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=English%20to%20Ukrainian%20Translation.md)[Football Subject Matter Expert](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Football%20Subject%20Matter%20Expert.md)[Sports Localization](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Sports%20Localization.md)[Quality Control](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Quality%20Control.md)[Machine Translation Post-Editing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Machine%20Translation%20Post-Editing.md)[Copy Editing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Copy%20Editing.md)[Proofreading](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Proofreading.md)[Terminology Research](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Terminology%20Research.md) Cover letter sampleDear Hiring Team, I am excited to apply for the Ukrainian Sports Localization Specialist role. As a native-level Ukrainian language professional with strong football knowledge, I can translate, localize, fact-check, and edit English-language sports content for Ukrainian audiences while preserving accuracy, voice, and fan relevance. I bring careful proofreading, terminology research, and quality-control skills, along with confidence using localization tools and Microsoft Office applications. I am comfortable working independently in a remote environment and incorporating feedback to meet style-guide and client requirements. I would welcome the opportunity to help Welocalize deliver engaging, culturally resonant football content. Copy Sample interview questionsHow do you localize English football content for a Ukrainian audience while maintaining the intended tone?I start by identifying the audience, platform, and desired tone, then translate the meaning rather than following the source wording mechanically. I verify football terminology, names, competition references, and current usage in Ukrainian sports media, then edit the final text for fluency, style-guide compliance, and cultural relevance. What is your process for fact-checking football-related content? I verify claims through authoritative sources such as official league, club, federation, and tournament websites, supported by reputable sports media where needed. I also check dates, player names, statistics, and competition terminology before delivering the content. How would you handle low-quality machine-translated content during MTPE? I first determine whether the issue is terminology, grammar, context, style, or an incorrect source interpretation. I correct clear errors directly, document recurring issues, and escalate ambiguous source-content questions with concise examples and a recommended resolution. How do you ensure consistency when translating football terminology? I use established Ukrainian football terminology where it is familiar to fans, but prioritize the client glossary and style guide when provided. When a term is new or contested, I research its usage across credible Ukrainian sports publications and apply the most natural, audience-appropriate option consistently. How do you maintain quality and meet deadlines in an independent remote role? I plan my workload around deadlines, break assignments into research, translation, editing, and final-QA stages, and communicate early if I identify a risk. Before submission, I complete a focused quality check for accuracy, terminology, grammar, formatting, links, and adherence to instructions. As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. [www.welocalize.com](http://www.welocalize.com/) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OVERVIEW MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Welocalize is seeking passionate and culturally fluent Sports Subject Matter Experts specialized in football with exceptional writing skills to join our localization team. You’ll review, localize, fact check, translate, and adapt football-related content so it resonates with audiences in your market. Project Details:Language Pair: English (US) > Ukrainian (Ukraine)Task Type: Quality Control, Translation, Copy Edit, MTPEAssessment: Grammar + SME knowledge ## MAIN DUTIES * Review, localize, fact check, translate, and adapt sports-related content, mainly football, while adhering to writing style guides and guidelines * Conduct market-specific research on local content, product and terminology trends, and best localization practices for the target audience in your market * Provide feedback on written content ## REQUIRED SKILLS * BS/BA and/or 2+ years of work experience in the linguistic field, sports journalism, copywriting, or in copy-editing * Extensive sports knowledge, mainly football * Experience in translation and localization of multimedia content, preferably also machine translations and evaluations * Native-level fluency in the target language * Excellent grammar and writing skills in the native language * Strong creative writing, proofreading, and editing skills in the native language * Tech savvy: strong practical knowledge of computers and mobile devices, word processors, and spreadsheets * Owning licensed version of MS Office apps * Ability to work independently and remotely ## BONUS IF YOU HAVE: * Published work on platforms like ESPN, The Athletic, FourFourTwo, or similar. * Experience working with sports media platforms, live score apps, or sports streaming services. * A flair for adapting voice and style to Gen Z, football fan culture, and pop culture audiences. 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