Speech-to-text Editor

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**Job Description**:
Position: Transcript Editor

Department: Court Reporting

Location & Hours of Working: Flexible

Reports to & Reviewed By: General Manager

Reports & Reviews: None

Primary contacts: Operations Manager, Operations Team, Transcription Manager and Transcription Team

Summary of role: An experienced editor, who is a fast learner and has a positive attitude. The Transcript Editor’s primary responsibility is to proofread and check for accuracy in transcripts that have been produced by speech recognition software and ensure that the finalised transcripts adhere to Epiq client style requirements.

Please note hearings may include material of a highly confidential nature, which can be emotionally challenging.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE:
Major Activities and Responsibilities
- To be familiar with Epiq client Style Guidelines in order to identify errors and inconsistencies in completed transcripts produced by speech recognition software
- To proofread and amend screen-based transcripts including court proceedings, litigations, arbitrations, conferences, meetings, disciplinary hearings and dictation
- To conduct style, formatting, content and inaudible checks on all speech recognition transcript files prior to client delivery, making use of audio and any supporting materials, including glossaries and lists of speaker names
- To carry out transcription when required, producing transcripts from multi-speaker audio following the Epiq Style Guidelines
- To report on transcript quality and recommend solutions as and when required
- Duties may be added or varied in response to the demands of the business

Interpersonal Management:

- To maintain open and appropriate communication lines, building relationships with internal team members and handling all interactions in a professional manner
- To liaise effectively with the operations team to ensure delivery deadlines are met
- To be flexible and adaptable in approach
- To communicate positively at all levels
- To ensure confidentiality in all company and client documentation

Outputs:

- To produce accurate and correctly formatted transcripts
- To provide appropriate and relevant Quality Feedback on transcripts produced by speech recognition software

Key Competencies required:

- Excellent English language skills
- Proven commitment to accuracy at a rate of 99%
- Ability to touch-type - minimum speed of 60 wpm preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good general knowledge
- Familiarity with transcription and audio conversion software preferred

Desirable but not essential:

- Knowledge of FTR, Liberty recording systems used in hearings

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us