26.1259, Jobs: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics: Speech Data Evaluator, Employment Agency Contracting for Google

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Subject: 26.1259, Jobs: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics: Speech Data Evaluator, Employment Agency Contracting for Google

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Date: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:03:05
From: Alexander Balabanov [tts_jobs@google.com]
Subject: Arabic; Computational Linguistics; Phonetics: Speech Data Evaluator, Employment Agency Contracting for Google, New York, USA

 
University or Organization: Employment Agency Contracting for Google 
Job Location: New York, USA 
Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator
Job Rank: Other; Speech Data Evaluator

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonetics 

Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)

Description:

Speech Data Evaluator Arabic (multiple positions)
 
Job description:

As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of Arabic, you will be
part of a team processing large amounts of linguistic data and carrying out a
number of tasks to improve the quality of Google’s speech synthesis.
 
This includes:

- Classifying and annotating linguistic data
- Audio evaluation
- Labeling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization
- Providing phonetic transcription of lexicon entries according to given
standards and using in-house tools
 
Job requirements:

- Native-level speaker of Arabic (with good command of Modern Standard Arabic)
and fluent in English
- Passion for language with good knowledge of orthography and grammar in
Arabic
- A degree in a language-related field such as linguistics, language teaching,
translation, editing, writing, proofreading, or similar
- Keen interest in technology and computer-literate (should feel comfortable
using in-house tools and should have an interest in current speech, mobile and
online technology)
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
 
Project duration: 6-11 months (with potential for extension)
You will be working in our NYC office

**This is not a permanent position but a contract position through an
employment agency. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
US.**
 
For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English
(PDF format preferred) with "Speech Data Evaluator Arabic" in the subject
line.



Application Deadline: 04-Jul-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: tts_jobs@google.com 
Contact Information:
	Mr. Alexander Balabanov 
	Email: tts_jobs@google.com 


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