transcriptionists
They type dictation
Transcriptionists convert audio or video recordings into written text.
Medical transcriptionists type up doctors' dictated notes; legal transcriptionists produce court records and depositions.
The work requires fast, accurate typing and familiarity with specialized terminology: The transcriptionist struggled with the surgeon's accent.
Voice recognition software has reduced demand for the profession.
Oral text for writing
- verbatimIn identical wording
- captioningAdding text to media
- subtitlesOn-screen dialogue text
- speech recognitionMachines understanding human talk
court reporter · closed captioning · real-time · foot pedal · headphones · listening skills · audio recording · playback
Compressed symbolic writing system
- court reporterTranscriber of legal proceedings
- captioningAdding text to media
- freelanceSelf-employed project work
- HIPAA complianceMedical records protection law
turnaround time · home-based · remote work · confidentiality · specialization · certification · proofreader · style guides
Phonetic speech transcriber
- foot pedalFloor-mounted lever mechanism
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- ergonomicsStudy of work efficiency
- keyboardArray of input keys
Documented patient health history
- legal proceedingsFormal court-based dispute resolution
- depositionsFormal pretrial questioning
- court proceedingsFormal judicial process
- meeting minutesFormal record of discussions
interviews · focus groups · podcasts · lectures · sermons · oral histories · earnings calls · insurance claims
Showing extreme attention to detail
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
- error-freeLacking any mistakes
- proofreadingChecking text for mistakes
verbatim · fidelity · exactness · consistency · reliability · quality control · listening · comprehension
Typing without watching keys
- speedRate of motion
- keystrokesButton presses when typing
- words per minuteText entry velocity metric
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
carpal tunnel · home row · qwerty · typing test · ergonomic keyboard · wrist rest · repetitive strain · shorthand
dictation
Oral text for writing
- verbatimIn identical wording
- captioningAdding text to media
- subtitlesOn-screen dialogue text
speech recognition · court reporter · closed captioning · real-time · foot pedal · headphones · listening skills · audio recording · playback · sound quality
stenography
Compressed symbolic writing system
- court reporterTranscriber of legal proceedings
- captioningAdding text to media
- freelanceSelf-employed project work
HIPAA compliance · turnaround time · home-based · remote work · confidentiality · specialization · certification · proofreader · style guides
stenotype
Phonetic speech transcriber
- foot pedalFloor-mounted lever mechanism
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- ergonomicsStudy of work efficiency
keyboard · dual monitors · noise-canceling · hotkeys · autocorrect
medical records
Documented patient health history
- legal proceedingsFormal court-based dispute resolution
- depositionsFormal pretrial questioning
- court proceedingsFormal judicial process
meeting minutes · interviews · focus groups · podcasts · lectures · sermons · oral histories · earnings calls · insurance claims
meticulous
Showing extreme attention to detail
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
- error-freeLacking any mistakes
proofreading · verbatim · fidelity · exactness · consistency · reliability · quality control · listening · comprehension · interpretation
touch-typing
Typing without watching keys
- speedRate of motion
- keystrokesButton presses when typing
- words per minuteText entry velocity metric
dexterity · carpal tunnel · home row · qwerty · typing test · ergonomic keyboard · wrist rest · repetitive strain · shorthand · macros
- self-employedfreelancers, freelancer, freelance, solopreneur, independent contractors
- medical office staffreceptionists, schedulers, front desk staff
transcriptionistsinterpreters
Oral language mediators
sign language interpreters · narrators · speakers · orators · translators
transcriptionistsauthors
Creators of written works
writers · speechwriters · composers · copywriters · content creators