LINGUIST List 15.963

Mon Mar 22 2004

Jobs: Lexicography: Consultant, Overture Services

Editor for this issue: Tomoko Okuno <tomokolinguistlist.org>

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1. minna, English & Lexicography: Linguistic Consultant, Overture Services, UK

University or Organization: Overture Services 
Department: International Product Management
Rank of Job: Linguistic Consultant
Specialty Areas: Lexicography Required Language(s): English (Code: ENG)

Description:

Overture Services (www.overture.com) is looking for one lexicographer
to manually assign 50,000 keywords into a predefined set of 20
categories.

The ideal candidate will possess:
- an outstanding command of the English language.
- a university degree in English, linguistics or a foreign language.
- a thorough understanding of British popular culture (TV shows, pop
stars, cities, media topics etc). This project must be completed by
someone who lives in Britain, or someone who lives abroad but is for
one reason or another completely immersed in British culture.
- experience with similar projects in the past.

The pay rate will be determined according to your experience.

Please submit your CV to minnaoverture.com.


Address for Applications:

	Attn: Ms Minna King
	172 Drury Lane
	London, WC2B 5QR
	United Kingdom 
	Applications are due by 24-Mar-2004 

Contact Information:

	Minna King.
	Email: minnaoverture.com
	Website: http://www.overture.com