Jay Carter

About Jay Carter

Jay Carter is the Director of Language & Tone at OWDT, where he leads the critical task of shaping the tone of digital written content to ensure it resonates with the intended audience. His expertise lies in adjusting the tone of content based on evidence, producing profound results in communication.

In his role, Jay delves deep into the linguistic intricacies of client digital assets. He meticulously examines everything from the physical properties of speech sound production and perception to the abstract elements in the speaker’s mind that distinguish meaning. His work includes analyzing the internal structures of words, their meanings, and the fixed combinations of words that form the meanings of sentences. Jay is also skilled in understanding how context and non-linguistic knowledge impact the transmission of meaning in communicative acts.

Beyond this, Jay’s expertise extends to analyzing language use across various mediums—spoken, written, or signed. He is adept at considering the rhetorical, dictional, and stress factors that contextualize discourse. His work is grounded in a profound understanding of signs, sign processes, and the semiotic elements that drive effective communication.

Jay brings a wealth of experience to his role at OWDT. He previously worked as a Linguist at Memorial Healthcare System from 2014 to 2017, where he honed his skills in linguistic analysis within the healthcare industry. Prior to that, he served as Senior Editor at Florida Trend Magazine in 2014 and 2015, where he oversaw the editorial tone and content quality.

Jay earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics from Cornell University in 2010, solidifying his academic foundation in the study of language and its impact on communication.
Jay Carter is the Director of Language & Tone at OWDT, where he leads the critical task of shaping the tone of digital written content to ensure it resonates with the intended audience. His expertise lies in adjusting the tone of content based on evidence, producing profound results in communication.

In his role, Jay delves deep into the linguistic intricacies of client digital assets. He meticulously examines everything from the physical properties of speech sound production and perception to the abstract elements in the speaker’s mind that distinguish meaning. His work includes analyzing the internal structures of words, their meanings, and the fixed combinations of words that form the meanings of sentences. Jay is also skilled in understanding how context and non-linguistic knowledge impact the transmission of meaning in communicative acts.

Beyond this, Jay’s expertise extends to analyzing language use across various mediums—spoken, written, or signed. He is adept at considering the rhetorical, dictional, and stress factors that contextualize discourse. His work is grounded in a profound understanding of signs, sign processes, and the semiotic elements that drive effective communication.

Jay brings a wealth of experience to his role at OWDT. He previously worked as a Linguist at Memorial Healthcare System from 2014 to 2017, where he honed his skills in linguistic analysis within the healthcare industry. Prior to that, he served as Senior Editor at Florida Trend Magazine in 2014 and 2015, where he oversaw the editorial tone and content quality.

Jay earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics from Cornell University in 2010, solidifying his academic foundation in the study of language and its impact on communication.