LINGUIST List 26.3360
Mon Jul 20 2015
Jobs: Russian; Spanish; General Linguistics: Linguist, Appen
Editor for this issue: Andrew Lamont <alamontlinguistlist.org>
Date: 17-Jul-2015
From: Jasna Rustempasic <jrustempasic
appen.com>
Subject: Russian; Spanish; General Linguistics: Linguist, Appen, USA
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Department: Linguistics
Job Location: , USA
Web Address:
http://www.appen.com/ Job Title: Muscovite Russian or Mexican Spanish Linguist
Job Rank: Consultant; Linguist
Specialty Areas: General Linguistics
Required Language(s):
Russian (rus) Spanish (spa) Description:
Linguist - Mexican Spanish or Muscovite Russian
Work Location: United States
Company
Appen is a language technology solutions and consulting firm, recognized as a global leader in the quality, range and caliber of its expertise. We are focused on helping our clients reach international markets by leveraging our expertise in over 150 languages and dialects. Our clients are among the world’s top internet search engine and voice recognition providers. For more information come see us at
http://www.appen.com.
Department: Linguistics
Project
We are looking for 2 skilled linguists for both Mexican Spanish and Muscovite Russian to help evaluate voice recordings and work with the voice talents onsite, at the client’s facility in the San Francisco area. Candidates must be native speakers and have current knowledge of the spoken language and the specific variety.
Project Information:
Location: Client's facility, San Francisco Area. Possibility of reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses for candidates not already in the San Francisco area. Must be legally allowed to work in the US
Start date: August
Hours: 16 hours per week (4 hrs per days, 4 days a week)
Length: 12-14 weeks
Tasks
- Evaluate voice recordings
- Work closely with voice talents onsite
Requirements
- BA Degree or higher in Linguistics.
- Native fluency in one of the above languages; professional proficiency in English.
- Excellent knowledge of spoken target language usage.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work onsite in San Francisco area.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with audio data/localization.
Application Deadline: 31-Aug-2015
Web Address for Applications:
https://goo.gl/vo8Exd Contact Information:
Jasna Rustempasic
Email: jrustempasic
appen.com
Page Updated: 20-Jul-2015