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# French (Canada) Sports Localization Specialist (Football)

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## About this role.

AI SummaryWelocalize is seeking a French (Canada) localization specialist with strong football expertise to adapt English (US) sports content for French-Canadian audiences. Core responsibilities include translation, localization, copy editing, fact-checking, quality control, and feedback on written or machine-translated content. The role requires native-level French-Canadian writing ability, strong English comprehension, familiarity with localization workflows, and the ability to follow style guides and terminology standards. This is a remote, independent-work role suited to a linguist or sports media professional who can make culturally relevant editorial decisions. Experience with sports publishers, live-score products, streaming platforms, or Gen Z football culture is an advantage.

## Role DNA

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### Job Complexity

4/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

4/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

4/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

3/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThe position requires a relatively uncommon combination of native-level Canadian French writing, English-to-French localization expertise, editorial judgment, and deep football subject-matter knowledge. Quality expectations are high because the specialist must fact-check content, adapt cultural references, and maintain audience-appropriate style independently.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianHighly competitive$67,500US market range$55k–$80k0$88k

AI insightNo salary range was provided. For a U.S.-market annualized equivalent, a French-Canadian sports localization specialist with translation, QC, copy-editing, and football SME responsibilities is estimated at approximately $55,000 to $80,000 USD per year; compensation may vary substantially if the engagement is freelance, project-based, or paid by word/hour.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[French (Canada) Localization](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=French%20Canada%20Localization.md)[English-to-French Translation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=English-to-French%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)[Copy Editing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Copy%20Editing.md)[Proofreading](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Proofreading.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)[Cultural Adaptation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cultural%20Adaptation.md)

Cover letter sampleDear Hiring Team,

I am excited to apply for the French (Canada) Sports Localization Specialist role, bringing native-level French-Canadian writing capability and strong knowledge of football culture, terminology, and audience expectations.

My experience in translation, editing, quality control, and market-specific adaptation would enable me to deliver accurate, engaging content that preserves the intended voice while resonating with Canadian French-speaking fans.

I am comfortable working independently in remote workflows, applying style guides, conducting fact checks, and providing actionable linguistic feedback across multimedia and machine-translated content.

I would welcome the opportunity to help Welocalize create high-quality football experiences for its French-Canadian audience.

Copy   Sample interview questionsHow would you localize English football content for a French-Canadian audience rather than translate it literally?I begin by identifying the source message, audience, channel, and desired tone. I then use terminology research and style guidance to produce idiomatic French (Canada), adapting references where necessary while preserving factual accuracy and the intended fan-facing energy.

What is your process for fact-checking football-related content?

I verify names, competition formats, results, statistics, club terminology, and current player information against reliable first-party or established sports sources. If a source is ambiguous or outdated, I flag the issue, document the research, and recommend corrected wording before publication.

How do you approach machine translation post-editing and linguistic quality control?

I review the output for accuracy, omissions, terminology consistency, fluency, grammar, punctuation, and tone. I correct clear errors directly, distinguish preference edits from critical issues, and provide concise feedback that can improve future engine output or source content.

How do you handle football terminology that may vary by market or publication?

I maintain a terminology list and use approved glossaries, client style guides, and context-specific research. When English terminology has no single established Canadian French equivalent, I select the clearest audience-appropriate option and document it for consistency.

How do you manage multiple remote assignments with tight turnaround times?

I prioritize work based on deadline, publication impact, and the time required for research or review. I use checklists and version control, communicate early when risks arise, and reserve time for a final quality pass before delivery.

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) > French (Canada)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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