Job Details
Job Title : Transcription Specialist
Location : Usgs Fort Collins Science Center, Fort Collins, CO
Key Responsibilities :
Task 1: Maintain security of recorded interviews and focus groups
Task 2: Conduct non-verbatim language capture of recordings
- Track speakers to differentiate interviewer and interviewee
- Provide time stamps at consistent intervals
Task 3: Provide transcripts for recording in a timely and secure manner
Deliverables: - Transcripts of recorded interviews (6600 minutes) with defined speakers and organized time stamps.
- Transcripts of recorded focus groups (1200 minutes) with defined speakers and organized time stamps.
Performance standards: - Recordings are accurately transcribed with only minor omission of nonpertinent phrasing (e.g., "um", "uhhhh", "like...")
- Speakers are accurately but anonymously identified (e.g., "researcher 1", "respondent 1")
- Time stamps are accurate
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in transcription services, especially for interviews and focus groups.
- Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies.
- Excellent listening skills, proficiency in transcription software, and strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of confidentiality practices and ethical handling of sensitive data.