23.2498, Jobs: Japanese; Translation: Consultant Translator, Appen Butler Hill

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Subject: 23.2498, Jobs: Japanese; Translation: Consultant Translator, Appen Butler Hill

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Date: Fri, 25 May 2012 12:34:22
From: Mandy Iverson [miverson at appenbutlerhill.com]
Subject: Japanese; Translation: Consultant Translator, Appen Butler Hill

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University or Organization: Appen Butler Hill 
Job Location: Telecommute
Web Address: http://www.appenbutlerhill.com
Job Rank: Translator  

Specialty Areas: Translation; Localization

Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn)

Description:

Appen Butler Hill is currently looking for a Japanese Translator/Localizer for 
an upcoming project involving prompt localization and prompt creation for an 
advanced dialog system of a Speech Recognition system. The consultant will 
work remotely for approximately 15 hours per week (20-25 preferred). The 
contract is expected to begin as soon as possible, and last approximately 8-
10 weeks.
 
Requirements:
-  Translator with credentials and minimum of 2 years experience
Native speaker of Japanese; 
-  Lived in the country at least 5 years in immediate past; 
-  Awareness of social and cultural sensitivities and social media;
-  Strong familiarity with social media technology and modern society 
communication methods (e.g. voice recognition and navigation systems);
-  Prior experience with technical translation, UI translation, and Speech 
technology programs are a plus.
 
Key Responsibilities:
-  Localization of English prompts into Japanese
-  Creation of Japanese prompts based on English input
-  Composition of grammar specs
 
Additional Information: 
-  Projects require excellent English reading, writing and communication 
skills. 
-  Strong computer skills in a Windows environment and greater than average 
comfort with software and technology are expected. 
-  US residents must have US work authorization (US citizen or permanent 
resident). You will be required to sign a legally binding non-disclosure 
agreement at the time of contract negotiation.
-  This is a contract position.
 
Compensation: 
We offer a competitive, hourly pay rate DOE (to be paid as 1099 self-
employment income).

To apply, visit the application URL below.


Application Deadline: 15-Jun-2012 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=321 
Contact Information:
	Mandy Iverson 
	Email: miverson at appenbutlerhill.com 





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