30.1585, Jobs: Japanese; Translation: Researcher, HERE

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LINGUIST List: Vol-30-1585. Thu Apr 11 2019. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 30.1585, Jobs: Japanese; Translation: Researcher, HERE

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Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 11:42:36
From: Albert Lin [ext-albert.lin at here.com]
Subject: Japanese; Translation: Researcher, HERE, USA

 
University or Organization: HERE 
Department: Annotation
Job Location: , USA (Telecommute)
Web Address: https://www.here.com/
Job Title: HERE Japanese Language Annotator
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Translation; Japanese

Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn)
                      Japanese Family 

Description:

Summary of the position:
Annotation is how we at HERE Incorporate measures the success of our HERE
mapping software. When changes are made to HERE Maps, annotation informs us if
those changes are better or worse for our map users. As an annotator, you will
help to: 1) determine the possible intent of map user-entered map searches, 2)
determine the value of a geographical point-of-interest (POI) being returned
as a map listing, and 3) confirm information about POIs using web-based
research. 

The HERE Japanese Language Annotator position requires detailed web research
skills. The position utilizes on-line resources like official websites, review
sites, web searches, mapping street view, etc as part of the HERE Annotation
Team. The HERE Japanese Language Annotator in particular will require reading
and writing literacy in Japanese for language specific annotation work. 

Please submit your resume to Albert Lin at the application email provided
below. 
 
Main Responsibilities:
- Rate the quality of point-of-interests generated from HERE maps. The
Annotator must be able to clearly explain their thought process behind their
rating choices.
- Perform online research to determine and list the most likely intent of the
user-entered map searches.
- Perform data quality checks on the various associated attributes of POIs in
our mapping database.

Work Environment: 
All annotation work is done remotely through an online annotation website. All
data is displayed through specific task templates on the annotation website.
All Annotators follow task-specific annotation guidelines and you will receive
annotation training when you start the position. Your normal work will be
reviewed by higher-level annotators known as mergers and there will be more
in-depth assessments every quarter. Within that structure, annotation workers
must be creative and open-thinkers. 

Scope:
An Annotator is an Individual contributor. Annotators work independently and
remotely. Some workers, after high-performance assessments, are trained as
mergers who perform higher level work. This includes reviewing other
annotator’s work, providing final ratings, and providing feedback to other
annotators as necessary. This long-term position is expected to take 20 hours
each week with flexible work hours as determined by the annotator. 
 
Impact Decision Making:
Workers make decisions based on the utility provided by the HERE map search
responses, or the correctness of the attributes associated with a POI.
Collectively, this data allows the HERE Team to make informed changes to the
HERE mapping software and determine database quality. Without annotation, we
cannot measure the quality impact of HERE maps software development.
 
Position Requirements:
High school diploma. Proficiency with a variety of web resources and with
computer usage. Reading and writing literacy in Japanese is required. Language
proficiency in more than one language, particularly Chinese, Russian, or
Arabic, is desirable, but is not a requirement. You must have access to a
laptop, internet, and be able to work 20 hours a week. This position is only
available to those able to work in the United States of America.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: ext-albert.lin at here.com 
Contact Information:
	Albert Lin 
	Email: ext-albert.lin at here.com 


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