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LINGUISTIC ARCHITECT -- GETTY IMAGES SEATTLE, WA

Cool. Creative. Connected.

At Getty Images, we provide cutting-edge imagery, film footage and
media services to a wide range of creative professionals. We've been
voted one of the top 10 companies to work for and Business 2.0 ranks
us among the top 20 ''hottest companies on the Net.'' Our mission is
to continue to revolutionize the visual content industry, and to have
a great time doing it. If you're an innovator in your field and you
need rewarding challenges on the job, this is the place for you. Take
a look at our diverse career opportunities available at
http://www.gettyimages.com

Mission:

The primary purpose of the Linguistic Architect role is to
successfully complete, on time and of high quality standard, any
linguistic project or work stream initiated within Getty
Images. Linguistic projects are defined as anything pertaining to
Language and Technology in combination, especially projects related to
localization, metadata and data modeling and vocabulary creation and
management.

Responsibilities:

Web Localization & TM Management
Metadata/Data Modelling & Methodology
Linguistic R&A and Computational/Statistical Linguistics
Internationalization/Non-web Localization
Standards/Language & Culture Research
Vocabulary Creation/Management

Qualifications:

Native or Near-native English + one or more foreign languages (Asian
languages preferred)
Expertise in Linguistics required (phonetics/phonology, morphology,
semantics, syntax a minimum)
Technical expertise in Computational Linguistics preferred (e.g. text
scripting)
Knowledge of commonly used software applications required
(spreadsheets, word processing/editors, databases)
Metadata/Data Modeling skills required
Vocabulary/Terminology theory and application skills required
Knowledge of Search applications/engines and search functionality
required
Translation Memory Tools required (SDLX preferred)
Expertise in XML/HTML required
Project Management skills required
MA/MSc in Linguistics or Computer Science, or other Language &
Technology related field
Computational Linguistic or Applied Linguistic experience required
(3-5 years preferred)
Project management and/or strategic planning experience required

Behaviors:

Team player, assertive, self-motivated, efficient, intellectually
curious, proactive, flexible, reliable.

To apply for this position, go to http://www.gettyimages.com, click
''contact us'' followed by ''careers.''

Getty Images, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly
supports diversity in the workplace.

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