27.4499, Jobs: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Lingusitics: Researcher, Speech Morphing Systems, Inc.

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Subject: 27.4499, Jobs: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Lingusitics: Researcher, Speech Morphing Systems, Inc.

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Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:08:52
From: Esther Horowitz [esther at speechmorphing.com]
Subject: English; Spanish; Applied Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Lingusitics: Researcher, Speech Morphing Systems, Inc., California, USA

 
University or Organization: Speech Morphing Systems, Inc. 
Department: Voice Operations
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Studio Specialist
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Spanish (spa) 

Description:

We’re a personalized speech company specializing in customized and
customizable Voices. Our novel approach to cross-language voice analysis,
voice synthesis and prosodic modeling is helping us to deliver game-changing
services to the market.

The studio specialist maintains the continuity and flow of studio operations.
Their primary responsibility is to guide the voice talent and studio engineer
to capture high quality TTS audio. The specialist also assists the annotation
team with label checking and prosodic annotation after the data has been
processed. On occasion the specialist may work with speech science team,
linguistics team, and clients to implement new requests or process revisions.
The specialist reports directly to the Voice Product and Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

- Help audition and recruit Talents.
- Take responsibility for end-to-end operation of recording sessions,
understanding completely the required specifications.
- Manage voice content collection and quality assurance projects.
- Be able to explain specific requirements to the Talent, and prepare the
Talent appropriately.
- Calibrate the Talent’s performance to the required specifications.
- Consistently deliver high-quality recordings.
- Ensure the studio engineer adheres to studio best practices.
- Maintain records of materials that have been recorded.
- Back-up and upload recording materials after each session.
- Create and proofread scripts for typing errors and readability.
- Annotate portions of the data collected according to exacting
specifications.

Minimum Requirements:

- BA in Linguistics
- Proficient with IPA and ARPABET
- Native Proficiency in English or Spanish
- Quick learning and excellent analytics skills
- Proficiency in basic office tools and programs
- Ability to reliably get to studio sessions on a daily basis.

Ideal Requirements:

- Master’s or PhD in Linguistics field
- Experience with ToBI annotation
- Proficiency in at least one other language besides English or Spanish
- Experience with speech analysis tools
- Experience with audio production and recording workflows
- Experience with Agile project management; proficiency with workflow tools or
systems



Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2016 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: esther at speechmorphing.com 
Contact Information:
	Voice Product and Operations Manager Esther Horowitz 
	Email: esther at speechmorphing.com 


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