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Welocalize is seeking a native-level Hungarian linguist to localize, translate, review, fact-check, and adapt football-focused content from US English for audiences in Hungary. The specialist will perform quality control, copyediting, and machine-translation post-editing while following client style guides and localization standards. The work requires deep football knowledge, excellent Hungarian grammar and creative writing ability, and awareness of local terminology and audience trends. Candidates should have a degree or at least two years of relevant experience in linguistics, sports journalism, copywriting, editing, or localization. This is an independent remote role suited to a detail-oriented language professional who can produce culturally resonant sports content.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Hungarian Sports Localization Specialist role. As a native-level Hungarian linguist with strong English-to-Hungarian localization, editing, and football subject-matter expertise, I can adapt sports content accurately while preserving the intended voice and fan appeal.
My strengths include:
- Fact-checking football terminology, competitions, players, and culturally relevant references
- Producing polished Hungarian copy through translation, copyediting, and MTPE workflows
- Applying style guides consistently and working independently in remote, quality-focused environments
I would welcome the opportunity to help Welocalize deliver engaging, locally resonant football content for Hungarian audiences.
Sincerely,
Applicant Name
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I would first identify the intended audience, platform, and tone, then preserve factual football meaning while rewriting idioms, headlines, humor, and calls to action so they sound natural to Hungarian fans. I would use established Hungarian football terminology and flag any source references that require cultural adaptation rather than literal translation.
I would verify names, clubs, competition formats, match results, statistics, and terminology against authoritative sources such as official league, club, federation, and tournament websites. If sources conflict or a fact is time-sensitive, I would document the issue, use the most reliable current source, and escalate according to project workflow when needed.
I treat MT output as a draft, not as final content. I check accuracy, omissions, terminology, grammar, fluency, style-guide compliance, cultural fit, and formatting, then rewrite as needed to create natural Hungarian copy while recording recurring errors for feedback.
I would maintain a project glossary and translation memory, review the applicable style guide before starting, and run targeted quality checks for player names, club names, competition names, numbers, dates, and recurring calls to action. For unclear terminology, I would research usage in credible Hungarian sports media and raise questions early.
I prioritize tasks by deadline, audience impact, and dependencies, breaking work into reviewable batches and reserving time for final QA. I communicate early if requirements are ambiguous or a deadline is at risk, while remaining accountable for delivering accurate work independently.
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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