Job Announcement: Lexicon Branding
General Linguistics: In-House Linguist, Lexicon Branding, California, USA
| Employer: |
Lexicon Branding
http://www.lexiconbranding.com |
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| Job Location: | California, USA | ||
| Rank or Title: |
In-House Linguist |
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| Linguistic Field(s): | General Linguistics | ||
| LL Issue: | 24.553 | ||
| Date Posted: | 29-Jan-2013 | ||
| Job Description: |
Lexicon Branding, a boutique naming and branding agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is seeking a full-time in-house linguist. About You: You're an intelligent, self-directed, collaborative, and curious individual with initiative and follow-through. You have a background in linguistics and an affinity for data and analysis. You're good with people and a good communicator. You love teamwork and enjoy a fast-paced, creative environment. You are not just a 9-to-5 person and you have clearly demonstrated initiative and a strong work ethic in previous jobs. Requirements: - MA/MS or PhD in Linguistics; or minimum 4 years work experience applying linguistic principles to real-world problems - Solid knowledge of general linguistic sub-fields (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics) - Excellent writing and editing skills - The ability to clearly and concisely explain linguistic concepts to non-linguists - Able to work full-time in Sausalito, California Extra Points: - One or more of the following linguistic areas of expertise: text/corpus, cognitive, sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, language documentation or other field work - Experience abroad - Non-academic, office environment work experience - Experience communicating with clients/customers in writing and in person - Some programming experience About Us: Lexicon Branding is a Sausalito-based firm known for developing strategic brand names for products, services, and companies. Since 1982, Lexicon has worked with clients as diverse as Apple, Subaru, and Starbucks to create some of the world’s most disruptive brand names. The company’s credentials include Swiffer, BlackBerry, OnStar, Embassy Suites, Pentium, Scion, and Febreze. Read more at www.lexiconbranding.com. To Apply: Send your résumé and a cover letter to the application email address below with the subject "Linguist Position:" followed by your name. Include mention of your background in linguistics in the cover letter and discuss how you imagine you'd be able to contribute to our organization. Please, no phone calls about this position. |
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| Application Deadline: | Open until filled | ||
| Application Email: |
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| Contact Information: |
Greg
Alger
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