Remote: Saudi Arabic Football Localization Pro

Jobgether SRL; México; Remote; MXN 824,000 - 1,282,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an Arabic (Saudi Arabia) Sports Localization Specialist (Football) to translate, localize, and adapt football content for the Saudi market. This remote role operates from Mexico and collaborates with English content to guide cultural nuances for Saudi audiences.

The ideal candidate has native-level Arabic (Saudi Arabia), strong football knowledge, and experience with multimedia localization, quality control, and contextual editing while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation, localization, or related field.
• Native-level fluency in Arabic (Saudi Arabia) with strong grammar and editing skills.
• Strong English comprehension to translate from English (US).
• Experience translating multimedia or audiovisual content; MT familiarity is a plus.
• Familiarity with football terminology and culture.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, translate, localize, fact-check, and adapt sports content with a focus on football.
• Perform quality control from English (US) to Arabic (Saudi Arabia) ensuring accuracy and cultural adaptation.
• Adapt audiovisual content to resonate with Saudi audiences.
• Conduct market research on local sports content and terminology.
• Verify facts and terminology with football knowledge within localized content.
• Proofread and edit Arabic content for grammar, readability, and natural expression.
• Provide feedback to improve localization quality and outcomes.
• Adjust voice and style for football fan culture and different formats.
• Manage weekly workloads while meeting project deadlines.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English comprehension

Football knowledge

Localization

Editing/proofreading

Creative writing

Research

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Linguistics/Translation experience

Tools

CAT tools

MS Word

Job description

Jobgether is seeking an Arabic (Saudi Arabia) Sports Localization Specialist (Football) to translate, localize, and adapt football content for the Saudi market. This remote role operates from Mexico and collaborates with English content to guide cultural nuances for Saudi audiences.

The ideal candidate has native-level Arabic (Saudi Arabia), strong football knowledge, and experience with multimedia localization, quality control, and contextual editing while meeting deadlines.