21.2732, Jobs: Korean & Phonetics: Consultant / Contract Phonetician, Gracenote

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Subject: 21.2732, Jobs: Korean & Phonetics: Consultant / Contract Phonetician, Gracenote

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Date: 25-Jun-2010
From: Sarah Feinman < jobs at gracenote.com >
Subject: Korean & Phonetics, IPA Knowledge: Consultant / Contract Phonetican (Korean Language), Gracenote
 

	
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From: Sarah Feinman [jobs at gracenote.com]
Subject: Korean & Phonetics, IPA Knowledge: Consultant / Contract Phonetican (Korean Language), Gracenote

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University or Organization: Gracenote 
Web Address: http://www.gracenote.com/company_info/careers/

Job Rank: Consultant  

Specialty Areas: Phonetics; IPA knowlege

Required Language(s): Korean (kor)

Description:

PHONETICIAN - 2+ month contract position (20-40 hours/week)
(Native Speaking Korean Phonetician/Linguist) 


JOB DESCRIPTION:
Gracenote is a global leader in the space of digital media recognition, 
management, enjoyment, and discovery.  We are looking for a Phonetician to 
help maintain and expand our media-related speech command and control 
product (MediaVOCS) for PC, embedded (Consumer Electronics and Mobile) 
and on-line platforms, as we continue to expand our current offering, the 
MediaVOCS product, into more markets to provide our customers a truly 
global solution.

It is a great opportunity for an expert in linguistics, phonetics and speech 
technologies to participate in enhancements to our MediaVOCS product in an 
environment that exhibits the pace and energy of a start-up within a proven 
and disciplined content and product organization.  This individual will 
contribute to the content creation and maintenance process that drives 
MediaVOCS and work closely with the Content Team and Product 
Management Team to ensure that MediaVOCS continues to enable an 
industry leading speech-operated user interface. 


RESPONSIBILITIES:

-	Review and edit Gracenote international speech data
-	Assist in the maintenance and development of Gracenote's linguistic 
processing of speech content
-	Interact with Content team to develop standards for content review 
based upon analysis of content review.
-	Work with Gracenote phonetic experts to improve cross-language 
processing technologies


JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience
-	BS/BA degree in Linguistics, Computer Science or equivalent.
-	1-3 years of experience in speech software solutions or phonetic data 
editing is preferred.
-	International experience is a plus, especially Japan, Korea, China or 
non-UK Europe. 

Skills & Knowledge
-	Understanding and experience with phonetics and phonology
-	Fluency in one or more phonetic alphabets such as the International 
Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), X-SAMPA, Kirshenbaum, etc.
-	Ability to learn phonetic and phonological characteristics for languages 
other than English
-	Knowledge of foreign languages is a plus. 
-	Native Speaking Korean Phonetician/Linguist preferred
-	Partial or total literacy in non-Roman written languages like Chinese, 
Arabic, or Cyrillic a big plus.
-	Excellent attention to detail
-	Excellent organizational and project management skills. 

-	Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
-	Must be able to communicate effectively and authoritatively in the areas 
of speech software applications that enable speech-operated command and 
control digital music and media. Strong relevant experience is a plus. 
-	Knowledge of digital music software, Internet services and/or consumer 
electronics a plus. 
-	Knowledge of entertainment media metadata and information 
architecture principles is a plus.
-	Local candidates preferred
-	Should have own laptop/computer running Windows XP or 7 NOT Vista
-	Knowledge of popular music is a plus

Personal Qualities
-	Professional and strong team player that thrives in a rapid-paced and 
fluid entrepreneurial environment
-	Genuine passion for Music, Movies, TV, and the visual arts

ABOUT GRACENOTE
Gracenote, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, is a 
global leader in embedded technology, enriched content, and data services 
for digital entertainment solutions within the Internet, consumer electronics, 
mobile, and automotive markets.  
For further consideration, please apply directly to our website at 
http://www.gracenote.com/company_info/careers/
EOE


Application Deadline:  
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.gracenote.com/company_info/careers/ 
Contact Information:
	Sarah Feinman 
	Email: jobs at gracenote.com 



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