French Translator

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

• Handle all assigned requests and deliver by the set deadline (translation, proofreading, transcription and subtitling),
• Clarify all content-related and linguistic questions with the proofreader (if assigned) or the requester and, if relevant, keep the Project Management & Technology Unit and Team Leader informed,
• Conduct terminology work,
• Answer linguistic queries from FIFA team members,
• Report any issues to the Team Leader, in particular regarding meeting deadlines, in a timely manner,
• Respond to the requests from the Team Leader and Head of the Department,
• Follow the processes established by the Project Management & Technology Unit,
• Be a project leader for internal projects,
• Advise the assigned department/division ,
•  Evaluate and implement AI-assisted translation, terminology, and quality-control tools to enhance productivity and consistency,
• Perform post-editing of AI-generated translations and ensure outputs meet FIFA quality standards,
• Identify opportunities where AI solutions can streamline workflows and propose improvements to the Project Management & Technology Unit,
• Monitor the performance of AI tools, report issues, and support their optimisation with feedback and linguistic expertise,
• Contribute to guidelines and best practices for responsible and effective use of AI in translation processes. 

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

• Mother tongue French (France), fluency in English; any other language is an asset
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role,
• Experience in the sports industry is an advantage, 
• Academic degree in Translation or equivalent (EN>FR and preferably another combination between SP>FR, DE>FR or AR>FR),
• Football knowledge/interest is a must,
• Up to date with the newest translation technologies available on the market (NMT),
• Client oriented, efficient and effective,
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills,
• Flexible.

PERKS & BENEFITS

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and 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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About FIFA

We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.

Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.

We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami, Paris and Rabat, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.