FIFA

English Translator

FIFA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Zurich • Switzerland

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About the role

  • Deliver high-quality proofreading, translation, transcription and subtitling within agreed deadlines,
  • Clarify linguistic and content-related queries with stakeholders and ensure transparent communication with the Project Management & Technology Unit and Team Lead,
  • Draft minutes for Council and Congress meetings with accuracy and discretion,
  • Manage and develop terminology resources to ensure consistency across all materials,
  • Provide linguistic guidance and advisory support to assigned departments,
  • Lead internal linguistic projects and contribute to continuous process improvement,
  • Escalate risks or deadline challenges proactively and propose solutions.
  • AI & Technology Integration
  • Evaluate, implement and optimise AI-assisted translation, terminology and quality-control tools,
  • Perform high-level post-editing of AI-generated content to ensure alignment with FIFA quality standards,
  • Identify workflow automation opportunities and recommend efficiency enhancements,
  • Monitor AI tool performance, provide structured feedback and support system optimisation,
  • Contribute to internal guidelines and best practices for responsible and effective AI use.
  • Tools & Systems
  • Advanced user of translation and subtitling tools (e.g. Trados, Ooona/Aegisub) and Microsoft applications,
  • Strong understanding of translation technologies and digital workflow solutions.

Requirements

  • At least three years’ experience as a translator or in the language industry,
  • Proven track record in managing complex projects,
  • Experience in the sports industry an advantage,
  • English mother tongue,
  • Fluent in Spanish and French,
  • Proficiency in any other FIFA language (e.g. German, Portuguese) an asset,
  • Client oriented, efficient and effective (knowing how to adapt the service level to different projects),
  • Solid translation/linguistic background,
  • Interest in football,
  • Experience writing minutes of meetings,
  • Degree or similar higher education in modern languages.
Benefits
  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
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Hard Skills & Tools
proofreadingtranslationtranscriptionsubtitlingterminology managementpost-editingworkflow automationquality controllanguage proficiencyproject management
Soft Skills
communicationclient orientationefficiencyadaptabilitydiscretionleadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailprocess improvement
Certifications
degree in modern languages