Junior Transcriptionist

OVERVIEW

The Junior Transcriptionist is responsible for handling and processing, primarily, English dictation in a timely and functional manner to provide in-house support to new and ongoing projects. The Junior Transcriptionist should have an excellent command of the English language, first-class listening skills, and be able to proofread the final product to ensure the quality and accuracy of every project.

DESCRIPTION

• Liaise with Team Lead to clarify project parameters
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the transcription perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect
• Type either from an audio file or video file, or update / revise / correct client provided documents in different formats. Proofread and edit any transcription produced by transcription software and ensure the accuracy of grammar, spelling, or format
• Work on various subtitling / captioning tools, creating and formatting English subtitles according to the specifications
• Research words / concepts / facts : using dictionaries, online dictionaries, or Google
• Data entry : type numbers, names, addresses from the source document or replicating on-screen text / graphics from source video to an editable format. Format in Microsoft Word (e.g. tables, organizational charts, etc.)
• Proofread and edit external transcription vendor’s work
• Review inaudible portions from external transcription vendor’s work
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager / supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS