Job Specifications
The Action Sports Translator is a specialized localization and copywriting agency working exclusively with outdoor and action sports brands.
We are currently looking for a freelance SEO content & localization project manager to join our fully remote, sports-loving team. You’ll become part of a fast-moving group of content and localization PMs delivering high-impact projects for some of the world’s leading action and outdoor sports brands.
In this role, you’ll mainly collaborate closely with our translation PMs and localization teams to coordinate AI-assisted multilingual SEO content creation & localization workflows, ensure consistent quality across languages and support the smooth execution of SEO-driven content projects from brief to delivery.
Fully remote within CET/GMT/EEST
We’re only considering applicants based anywhere within the listed time zones. If you’re outside these zones (e.g., GMT+4, GMT+5, PST, EST, IST, etc.), we won’t be able to move forward with your application.ù
Approx. 20h / week (or 80h / month)*
*After the initial 4–6 week trial period, we’d be happy to increase your hours, as we’re seeking a stable, long-term collaboration
Start date: as soon as possible
Main responsibilities
Manage the lifecycle of AI-assisted SEO content writing and localization projects, from briefing to publication, ensuring timely delivery and quality of copy, including:
Prompt engineering and generating first-drafts with AI, based on an SEO brief and brand requirements.
Managing and leading a team of content writers and editors, providing guidance, feedback and support to ensure on-brand, SEO-compliant content production.
Owning and coordinating multilingual SEO content projects that involve content writers, editors, SEO specialists and work closely with translation PMs, making sure all the steps are aligned with the clients’ requirements and our internal SOPs.
Collaborating with marketing, design and product teams on the client side to ensure content consistency and brand alignment throughout the project.
Preparing relevant working files, which may include:
> All reference materials about the brands and the projects themselves
> SEO guidelines and instructions for the team
> Search Intent, Angle and Desired Outcome
> Meta description and alt texts for images
> Core links to be used in all languages in scope
> Collecting client’s feedback and integrate it into project deliverables.
> Building workflows from scratch or update existing ones to fit client requirements or reach higher efficiency.
What we’re looking for
English as your first language
Deep understanding of content and localization workflows and processes.
Proven experience managing teams of writers and editors on the agency side
Strong knowledge of on-page SEO best practices (including how titles, meta descriptions, headings and internal links affect rankings).
Deep understanding of content creation and optimization, keyword research.
An interest in AI technologies, as well as experience in prompting AI tools to generate content so that the results – once edited by our team – meet project and client requirements.
Attention to detail, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and complex processes
Ability to work independently and own projects end-to-end, as well as working well in a team and keeping brand requirements in mind.
First-hand experience and passion for outdoor sports.
Nice to have
Background as a copywriter/editor
Experience as a translation project manager or in a translation agency
Why you’ll love it
Your work will contribute to helping outdoor and action sports brands get their multilingual content right.
You will work closely with a like-minded team of content, copy and translation project managers and account managers in a dynamic and cooperative environment.
We have frameworks and systems in place to collaborate remotely and enable you to work from wherever you want, be it a beach, the mountains, your house, or anywhere else that lies in the required time zones!
Working with the world’s best outdoor brands comes with perks. You’ll get significant discounts on the gear you actually use in the mountains and on the trails!
Sounds like you?
Fill in this form to work with us: https://forms.clickup.com/2698408/f/2jb58-9842/6ROAHPPB203YED1E8Z
Reminder: this is for a FREELANCE position, not a full-time employee contract.
We value authenticity. We’re looking for your original thoughts and experiences—please submit an application that reflects you, not an AI version of you.
Visit www.theactionsportstranslator.com to learn more about us, plus these direct links to learn more about our recruitment process:
www.theactionsportstranslator.com/our-recruitment-process
www.theactionsportstranslator.com/recruitment-faqs
About the Company
The only translation, copywriting & AI agency for the outdoor and cycling industry Expert human & AI-powered solutions developed specifically for action and outdoor sports brands. Trusted by 50+ leading outdoor brands.
Here at the The Action Sports Translator we are surfers, snowboarders, skydivers–and translation professionals. We understand your customers because *we are them*.
"It is difficult to find good linguists who also have a love and understanding of the outdoor industry, and The Action Sports Translator ...
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