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- Req#: R2025-241148
Idiomatic fluency in US English
Degree in linguistics or related field (phonetics, phonology, speech pathology, etc.)
Phonetics/phonology expertise is preferred
Relevant experience in data analysis, labelling, speech/text-to-speech technology, and/or audio annotation is considered a plus
Familiarity with online annotation tools is preferred.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines effectively
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver error-free work
Availability to work 40 hours per week
Interest in language technologies
TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.Who We Are:
DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.
DataForce offers high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.
We are seeking a Linguist with idiomatic fluency in US English to join our team in the United States! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative project.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Linguist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of AI-driven speech recognition and generation assistants. The ideal candidate has a linguistic education background, great attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and possess enthusiasm for improving AI technology.
Role Responsibilities:
In this role, you will listen to short US English audio recordings and review, correct, refine, and/or expand pre-annotated descriptions/labels to accurately reflect voice characteristics and speech delivery.
Who We Are Looking For:
Role Requirements:
Where Your Career Is Going:
At TransPerfect, there are a lot of growth opportunities. All departments offer career growth and development that can combine your skills, interest and experience. We encourage our employees to have a continuous dialogue with management about growth oppportuinties throughout your tenure with the company.
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Why TransPerfect:
For more than 25 years, we have honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed but also encouraged. In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients.
TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law
For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.
About the company
TransPerfect Translations is a translation, E-Discovery and language services company based in New York City.