super transcriptionist
The Super Transcriptionist: transcribing with technology
Despite the primary purpose of transcription (to convert sound files to readable documents), a transcriptionist's job involves much more than typing. In a 2015 interview posted to LinkedIn, Lenna K. Millar, director of Audio Transcription & Secretarial Services (ATS), outlined the complexities of her work. Proofreading, editing, and rapid knowledge acquisition are just some of the additional skills required for accurate and complete transcription, but there's more. "We tune in to what the speakers are saying. We use our discretion," she said.