LINGUIST List 15.1784

Thu Jun 10 2004

Jobs: Phonetics: Project Manager, Sensory Inc.

Editor for this issue: Sarah Murray <sarahlinguistlist.org>

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1. cmendez, Phonetics: Linguist/Project Manager, Sensory Inc., CA, USA

University or Organization: Sensory Inc.
Department: Linguistics & Services
Rank of Job: Linguist/Project Manager
Specialty Areas: Phonetics, Phonology


Description:

Linguist/Project Manager

A.	Job Summary

Seeking Linguist with project management skills. Must be
business/customer oriented and able to juggle multiple projects and
priorities. Must be a fast learner with keen interest in phonology
and technical concepts.

B.	Primary Responsibilities

- Develop and test recognition/speech synthesis. QA testing and
 review of customer products. Keep detailed records and reports.
- Provide support to customer inquiries about speech recognition and
 other linguistic issues.
- Provide customer support for various Sensory Application tools.
- Perform phonetic/phonological analysis for ASR & TTS engines such as
 identifying language specific phonological rules and inventories
- Research and help acquire resources needed to develop ASR & TTS
 engines
- Contact and negotiate with national and international voice talents
- Record and edit files for internal demos as well as customer
 projects
- Follow up with customers and with internal engineers for status of
 project deliverables. Take responsibility for resolving project
 issues as they arise.
- Report overall status of projects in meetings and shared report
 tools.
- Write design specifications, flowcharts, and produce quotes for
 customer projects.
- Keep detailed records of project documentation including engineering
 records.

Qualifications

1-5 years total job experience with demonstrated interest in
linguistics, project management, and high tech business.

Technical Skills

Fluency in at least one foreign language. Excellent understanding of
phonological and phonetic concepts. Computer literate (windows, DOS)
and experience with Microsoft applications.

Education

B.A./B.S. in Linguistics or related discipline.

	

Address for Applications:

	Attn: Ms. Christina Mendez
	1991 Russell Avenue
	Santa Clara, CA 95054
	United States of America 	

	Applications are due by 30-Jun-2004

Contact Information:
	Christina Mendez
	Email: cmendezsensoryinc.com
	Tel: (408)240-1544
	Fax: (408)727-4748
	Website: http://www.sensoryinc.com

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