About the role#
We are hiring an intern for a 6-month project within our generation team. This role bridges ASL linguistics and technology. You will work on-site in Salt Lake City to support our English-to-Gloss translation model and avatar signing pipeline.
What you'll do#
- Gloss and annotate ASL Classifier video data.
- Design annotation schemas and perform high-level feature labeling.
- Conduct minimal pair analysis.
- Help design evaluations for CL outputs.
- Create a CL inventory for the dictionary.
- Present a final demo of your work at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Native-level ASL signing skills.
- A background in linguistics, computer science, or data science.
- Familiarity with ASL classifier systems.
- An interest in sign language generation technology.
- Comfort with video annotation tools and basic data analysis.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to work well in a team, follow directions, and communicate clearly.
- Strong attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid.
- Term: 6 months, rolling start.
- Note: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
About Sorenson Communications
Sorenson Communications provides language services through assistive technology and human interpretation. The company offers video relay services, captioning, and multilingual translation for sectors including healthcare, education, and finance. Founded in 2003, the organization maintains its headquarters in Salt Lake City. It employs over 3,000 people to support communication accessibility.
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