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Welocalize is seeking a Slovak Sports Localization Specialist focused primarily on football content. The role involves English (US) to Slovak translation, localization, copy editing, machine-translation post-editing, fact-checking, and quality control. The successful candidate will adapt content for the Slovak market, research local terminology and trends, and provide editorial feedback under applicable style guides. Candidates need native-level Slovak writing skills, deep football knowledge, localization or editorial experience, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. Experience with sports media, live-score or streaming platforms, and youth-oriented football culture is preferred.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Slovak Sports Localization Specialist (Football) role. As a native-level Slovak language professional with strong football knowledge, I can translate, fact-check, edit, and culturally adapt English-language sports content for Slovak audiences.
I bring careful attention to terminology, editorial quality, style-guide compliance, and the distinct voice required for football fans across digital and multimedia channels. I am comfortable working independently in remote workflows, using MS Office and localization tools to deliver accurate, engaging content on schedule.
I would welcome the opportunity to help Welocalize create high-quality football experiences that feel natural, relevant, and credible in the Slovak market.
Sample interview questions
I would first identify the intended audience, channel, and desired tone, then translate for meaning rather than word-for-word equivalence. I would validate Slovak football terminology, preserve factual accuracy, and edit the final copy to ensure it reads naturally for local fans while following the client style guide.
I would verify claims using reputable primary sources such as official league, club, federation, and tournament websites, supported by established sports media when necessary. I would check names, scores, dates, player status, competition terminology, and statistics before approving content.
I would review the source, machine-translated output, terminology resources, and style guidance together. I would correct mistranslations, omissions, awkward phrasing, grammatical issues, and cultural mismatches, then perform a final read-through focused on fluency and consistency.
I would use the preferred local terminology when it is clear and familiar to Slovak readers, while retaining widely recognized international terms where that best serves the audience. If guidance is unavailable, I would research usage across Slovak football media and document the decision for consistency.
I would prioritize by deadline, content impact, and complexity, break assignments into review stages, and track progress in a spreadsheet or project tool. I would communicate early if clarification or additional time is needed, while maintaining quality checks before delivery.
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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