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Welocalize is seeking a Dutch Sports Localization Specialist focused primarily on football content for the English (US) to Dutch (Netherlands) language pair. The role involves translation, localization, copy editing, quality control, fact-checking, and adaptation of sports content for Dutch audiences. Candidates need native-level Dutch fluency, excellent editorial skills, strong football knowledge, and experience with localization or multimedia content. The specialist will conduct market research, follow client style guidance, provide content feedback, and work independently in a remote environment. Experience with sports media, live-score or streaming products, and youth-oriented football culture is advantageous.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Dutch Sports Localization Specialist role. I offer native-level Dutch writing ability, strong English-to-Dutch localization skills, and deep knowledge of football culture, terminology, and audience expectations.
I can accurately translate, fact-check, edit, and adapt football content while preserving brand voice and making it resonate naturally with Dutch audiences. I am also comfortable working independently with style guides, quality-control processes, machine-translated content, and digital productivity tools.
I would welcome the opportunity to bring precise language skills, editorial judgment, and genuine football expertise to Welocalize's localization team.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Sample interview questions
I begin by identifying the content's purpose, audience, platform, and required tone. I then translate for meaning rather than word-for-word equivalence, verify football terminology and factual references, and edit the final Dutch copy for fluency, readability, and local relevance.
I use trusted primary sources such as official club, league, federation, and player channels, supplemented by established sports publications. When a fact cannot be reliably confirmed, I flag it for clarification rather than making an assumption.
I assess whether the issue is terminology, grammar, context, tone, or a machine-translation error. I correct the text using the approved style guide and glossary, document recurring issues where appropriate, and provide specific, constructive feedback.
I maintain a personal terminology reference while following client-approved glossaries and style guides as the source of truth. For ambiguous terms, I research current usage among Dutch football media and audiences, then escalate or propose a standardized solution when needed.
I prioritize items based on publication deadlines, risk, and audience visibility, while reserving time for a final quality check. I communicate early if volume, unclear source material, or research requirements could affect delivery so expectations remain aligned.
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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