[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) # Finnish 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 views4Application actions18 Sep 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryWelocalize is seeking a Finnish Sports Localization Specialist focused primarily on football content. The role involves translating, localizing, fact-checking, copy editing, and post-editing English (US) content for audiences in Finland. Candidates need native-level Finnish writing ability, strong football expertise, localization experience, and confidence working independently in a remote environment. The position also requires market research, adherence to style guides, and constructive content-quality feedback. Experience with sports media, live-score or streaming platforms, and youth-oriented football culture is preferred. ## 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 Finnish writing, English-to-Finnish localization capability, football subject-matter expertise, and rigorous editorial judgment. Success also depends on independently applying style guidance, verifying facts, and adapting content to local audience and fan-culture expectations. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitive$57,500US market range$45k–$70k0$77k AI insightNo salary range was provided. For a Finland-focused, remote English-to-Finnish sports localization specialist, an estimated annualized USD market range is $45,000 to $70,000, with a midpoint of $57,500; actual compensation may vary materially based on contractor status, workload, location, and project volume. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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As a native-level Finnish language professional with strong football knowledge, I can translate, fact-check, edit, and culturally adapt English-language sports content for Finnish audiences. My strengths include precise Finnish writing, terminology research, quality control, and adapting tone for digital football communities. I am comfortable working independently with style guides, feedback cycles, Microsoft Office tools, and machine-translation post-editing workflows. I would welcome the opportunity to help Welocalize deliver accurate, engaging, and locally relevant football content. Thank you for your consideration. Copy Sample interview questionsHow would you localize an English football article for a Finnish audience while preserving its intended tone?I would first identify the audience, channel, and required brand voice, then confirm the football context and preferred Finnish terminology. I would translate for meaning rather than literal wording, check names, statistics, competition terminology, and cultural references, and complete a final quality review against the style guide. What process would you use to fact-check football-related content? I use authoritative sources such as official league, club, federation, and tournament websites, supplemented by established Finnish sports media where appropriate. I verify time-sensitive details such as player transfers, match results, standings, and injury information before approving the final copy. How do you approach machine-translation post-editing and quality evaluation? I would assess whether the output is accurate, natural, complete, and consistent with the approved terminology and style guide. I would correct errors directly when permitted and provide clear, categorized feedback on recurring issues such as mistranslations, terminology inconsistencies, or unnatural Finnish phrasing. How would you adapt content aimed at Gen Z football fans without losing editorial quality? I would retain the energy and intent of the original while choosing Finnish expressions that feel authentic to the target audience. I would avoid forced literal translations, ensure references are understandable locally, and maintain appropriate boundaries for the client brand and publication channel. How do you manage multiple remote localization assignments with competing deadlines? I prioritize work by deadline, content impact, and level of research required, while tracking status in a structured spreadsheet or task-management system. If a terminology or factual issue could affect quality or timing, I would raise it early with concise context and a proposed solution. 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) > Finnish (Finland)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. After your application is reviewed, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our team to complete the application process. Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/151011-finnish-sports-localization-specialist-football.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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