Job title: Music Specialist_ Nigerian (Igbo)
Company: digital divide data
Job description: Company Description
ABOUT DDD
Digital Divide Data (DDD) is a US-based non-profit, mission-driven enterprise with the goal of using technology and digital skills to bridge the divide between economically and socially marginalized youth and employment opportunities that lead to a sustainable and viable future. DDD identifies talented but underserved youth in Africa and Asia (Kenya, Cambodia, and Laos are the main centers) to enter formal employment, undergo professional training and skills development, and pursue tertiary education. Our headquarters are in New York, and we have over 1,500 employees across our operations in Kenya, Cambodia, and Laos
Job Description
DDD is seeking individuals that have a passion for popular music and the artists who drive the craft. We are seeking candidates to be involved in transcribing lyrical content in their target language in line with project and industry priorities.
As a Music Specialist, you will be responsible for analyzing Music Lyrics Content in African Languages, proofreading/editing, and analyzing metadata. You will need a passion for technology and a will to question the current workflows with the mindset to improve tools and processes.
Preferred Skills ·
- Excellent linguistic skills, music knowledge
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to handle repetitive tasks ·
- Open-minded
- Detail-oriented
- Positive attitude
- Data-driven, passionate about data, and comfortable presenting organized data
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong tech industry awareness
- Takes ownership of deliverables
- Shows excellent time management skills
- Passion for music and lyrics
Qualifications
- University degree preferably in Linguistics, Journalism, or Mass Communication
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers)
- Fluent in Igbo (with an understanding of conversational and easy-to-read and write Igbo plus excellent spelling and grammar of standard Igbo
- Passion for languages, specifically in igbo
- Passion for the world of technology
Additional Information
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If interested kindly submit your application on or before 30th Oct 2023
Expected salary:
Location: Lekki, Lagos State
Job date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:11:40 GMT
