LINGUIST List 22.184 Tue Jan 11 2011 Jobs: Dutch & Translation, Syntax: Language Specialist, Butler Hill Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Azizah Mathly , Dutch & Translation, Syntax: Language Specialist, Butler Hill Group, Washington, USA Message 1: Dutch & Translation, Syntax: Language Specialist, Butler Hill Group, Washington, USA Date: 10-Jan-2011 From: Azizah Mathly <amathlybutlerhill.com> Subject: Dutch & Translation, Syntax: Language Specialist, Butler Hill Group, Washington, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Butler Hill Group Department: Linguistics Job Location: Washington, USA Web Address: http://www.butlerhill.com Job Rank: Language Specialist Specialty Areas: Syntax; Translation Required Language(s): Dutch (nld) Description: We are searching for a Dutch Language Specialist to work 30-40 hours a week onsite at a well-known digital media company in Seattle to help create the Dutch search vocabulary. The Language Specialist will work with the Global Vocabulary Team to provide on-time and high-quality search terminology translations, and review and assess existing Dutch translations - both human and machine-translated. The Language Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining the Dutch guidelines. In addition, the Language Specialist may be called on to assist in other linguistic and localization projects as needed. This is a full-time position (30-40 hours/week), onsite in the Fremont/Seattle office starting at the beginning of January 2011. It is a 6-month contract, with possibility of extension. Requirements: - Must be native Dutch speaker with near native knowledge of English - Well informed on Dutch current events - BA/BS in Linguistics or Languages with strong grammar/linguistics knowledge - Broad, well-rounded translation experience required; 3-5 years preferred - Experience with search engines and/or keyword translation projects preferred - Experience with Machine Translation (MT) preferred - Translation certification preferred (e.g. ATA); vocabulary/terminology application skills preferred - Localization/Internationalization experience preferred - Experience with Translation Memory (TM) tools (SDLX preferred) - Expertise in XML/HTML and web site localization a plus - Must live in the Seattle area Responsibilities: - Create rules and guidelines for vocabulary translation in partnership with the Global Vocabulary Team - Dutch search vocabulary translation and editing - Review existing translations to bring up to standards - Translation Memory management - Machine Translation (MT) output evaluation and guidance on best tools and practices with Dutch MT - Search engine testing http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=105 Application Deadline: 30-Jan-2011 Web Address for Applications: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=105 Contact Information: Azizah Mathly Email: amathlybutlerhill.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 11-Jan-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.