33.1056, Jobs: Amharic; Hausa; General Linguistics; Syntax: Linguistics Consultant in Nigerian Hausa or Ethiopian Amharic, Productive Playhouse Inc

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Subject: 33.1056, Jobs: Amharic; Hausa; General Linguistics; Syntax: Linguistics Consultant in Nigerian Hausa or Ethiopian Amharic, Productive Playhouse Inc

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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:32:39
From: Nelson Barber [info-linguist at productiveplayhouse.com]
Subject: Amharic; Hausa; General Linguistics; Syntax: Linguistics Consultant in Nigerian Hausa or Ethiopian Amharic, Productive Playhouse Inc, Los Angeles, CA, USA

 
University or Organization: Productive Playhouse Inc 
Department: Linguistics Division
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Linguistics Consultant in Nigerian Hausa or Ethiopian Amharic
Job Rank: Consultant

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Syntax 

Required Language(s): Amharic (amh)
                      Hausa (hau) 

Description:

We are currently seeking for a language-focussed content identification and
creation role in the following language/locales:
 - Amharic (Ethiopia)
 - Hausa (Nigeria)

Productive Playhouse, a production and language services company in Los
Angeles, is currently undertaking language and linguistics focused projects
for a range of locales which will contribute to a broader body of speech
technology. For this particular task, we are seeking native speakers of the
above locales with fluent English skills and at least undergraduate level
understanding of syntax in their language. Candidates should be able to commit
at least 20 hours per week, with the project expected to run for 6-8 weeks.
All work is carried out online, can be done remotely from anywhere, and is for
immediate start.

This task will require content identification and creation capabilities, and
may also require successful candidates to translate or localize content. The
nature of the work will include:
 - Identifying types of phrases in their language
 - Creating well-formatted emphatic sentences with an upbeat tone to match
these phrase types

Linguist Qualifications:
 - Native-speaker of the target language/locale
 - Formal higher education in Linguistics or Language Sciences
 - Professional working proficiency in English
 - At least bachelor level of understanding of syntax in their language
 - Content creation experience (desirable)
 - Translation or localization experience (desirable)
 - Stable and high-speed internet connection
 - Availability for immediate start

If you are interested and qualified, please fill in our application form (see
below).

Productive Playhouse values its relationship with its linguists and the
quality of their work. We therefore recommend being clear and concise about
your experience and linguistic skills for a faster response.

For enquiries, please see the below contact details.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://forms.gle/E5zUQapHAeSjjCrr8 
Contact Information:
	Nelson Barber 
	Email: info-linguist at productiveplayhouse.com 


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