German Sports Language Editors - Milano Cortina 2026

Olympics.com is a global destination where fans can discover, engage and share in the power of sport and the excitement of the Olympic Games all year round. Offering original programming, news, live sports events and highlights, the Olympic Channel provides additional exposure for sports and athletes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in 12 languages on olympics.com. The Olympic Channel was launched in August 2016 in support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s goal, set out in Olympic Agenda 2020, of providing a new way to engage younger generations, fans and new audiences with the Olympic Movement.

Description

At Olympics.com, we are looking for German Language Sports Editors who are ready for an opportunity editing/writing/translating the German language sections of the Milano Cortina 2026 Games-time website.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifying, writing stories of localised interest for Olympic fans on olympics.com.

• Translating stories from English.

• Responsible for real-time publishing, updating of content in fast-paced, pressure-filled environment.

• Edit, revise, rewrite wire service copy as required during Games-time.

• Coordinate/collaborate with Editor in Chief, news editors, other language editors and MiCo 2026 colleagues on content ideas.

• Ensure all content meets IOC standards for integrity and production quality.

• Establish a consistent tone and voice, engaging and appealing to Olympic fans across all platforms.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven track record and able to write sports publications in German.

• Solid news judgment, ability to think quickly and act appropriately under pressure.

• Strong knowledge of Olympic sports.

• Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and what drives fan interest.

• At ease in a multinational environment.

• Self-starter, plus ability to work in a team; adaptability in changing environment.

• Positive attitude, plus in sync with Olympic values of friendship, excellence, respect.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - diplomacy, tact and discretion.

Workplace & Environment

• Fast & high impact work environment.

• This role ideally requires someone who is already a registered freelancer and is available to start as soon as possible.

• This position is a full-time remote freelance opportunity that starts in September 2025 and lasts until March 2026.

• Work weekends, nights, holidays as required.

Important: In order to be a successful applicant considered for this position, please ensure to submit your resume in English and only your written portfolio in German.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Only direct candidate applications to our organization will be accepted.

Our Commitment to Diversity: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background.

Please be informed that Olympic Broadcasting Services, S.L. ("OBS") or Olympic Channel Services S.L. ("OCS") (depending on the role you apply for as indicated in the position description) will be the data controller of your personal data with registered address at C/Torrelaguna 75, 28027 Madrid. Your personal data will be processed for recruiting purposes, being the lawful grounds of such processing contractual necessity, OBS/OCS legitimate interests and in some cases your consent, as further described in our Recruiting Privacy Policy. You can exercise your data protection rights by contacting OBS Data Protection Officer via [email protected]. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept our Recruiting Privacy Policy.

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