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Self-Transcribe

Rajiv Poddar1 Comment

The Integrated Editor has proven to be one of the most useful tool at Scribie.com. We always get great comments about it in our customer surveys. We use it as the primary editor in all the four steps of our process; transcription, review, proofreading and QC and also make it available to our customers for files which have been transcribed and delivered. But today we are changing that. The editor is now available for all files which are uploaded to our website. You can always order the transcript, but if you wish to transcribe it yourself, you are more than welcome.

The following are some notable features.

  1. Supported file formats: mp3, wav, wma,  m4a, ogg, aif, aiff, amr, 3gp, 3gp, wmv, avi, flv, mpg, mp4, m4v, mov, webm, mts
  2. Configureable shortcuts
  3. Autocapitalization and autocorrect
  4. Autosave
  5. Live spellchecker
  6. Multi-cursor
  7. Terms and Phrase Analysis
  8. Conversion of transcript to Word/PDF/ODT formats.
  9. Tab completion (coming soon)
  10. Word prediction (coming soon)

The following additional features are available on Google Chrome browser.

  1. Variable speed playback
  2. Amplifier
  3. Dynamics Compressor
  4. Dictation

The editor has been extensively tested and works on all HTML5 supported browsers. However we recommend the latest version of Google Chrome for the best performance.

The following is a brief step-by-step guide.

  1. Upload your file at https://scribie.com/files/upload
  2. Wait for the upload to complete
  3. Click on the Transcribe link as show below.

Transcribe audio/video files

As usual, comments and feedback is most welcome.

Rewarding Careers At Scribie

Rajiv Poddar2 Comments

Scribie is a fast growing online audio transcription service. We are on a high growth trajectory and looking to grow our QA team. If you are based in Bangalore, India and are proficient in English, then we may have the right job for you. We are hiring for the following positions.

  • Proofreader/QA (Code: SC/PR/1)
  • Transcriber/Reviewer (Code: SC/TR/1)
  • Trainees (Code: SC/FR/1)

We look for following skills primarily.

Listening ability:

Good listening ability is a key skill that is required. The QA work involves listening to the audio file and correcting the mistakes in the transcript. We depend on only one sense for this; our hearing. If you watched Snatch and didn’t feel the need of subtitles, then you should definitely come in and take our skills test.

Comprehension: 

Comprehension  is another basic skill required. In our work, we have to interpret what is spoken and understand it so as to find that one sound-alike mistake, that one contextual mistake out of the thousands of words in the transcript. So if you got the plot of Snatch, and found it amazing, then you do have the chops for it.

Western Culture:

Exposure to western culture is an added plus. Our customers are mostly from the America, Australia and Europe. Therefore exposure to the culture, the way of speaking, terms and phrases used is helpful. Watching Star World, FX, Hollywood movies, and watching/reading BBC, English fiction, non-fiction etc., listening to hard rock/metal music would expose you to western culture.

How to Apply:

Please send your updated resume to jobs@scribie.com and mention the job code in the subject line. The first step will be a phone screening, followed by a face-to-face interview and skills test. During the skills test, you’ll be asked to transcribe and review a 6 minute file. It usually takes around 3 hours to complete.

Why Work at Scribie:

We offer great career growth opportunities, meritocratic system and a good working environment. We are looking for leaders for our growing organization and we reward good performance. We also provide a peaceful and stress-free working environment. The work itself is enriching due to the vast range of topics. There is something new to learn every day. And then, there’s the joy of finding delight in a perfectly done transcript.

Transcription is a hard job. It requires lot of manual effort and knowledge. Our mission is to make it as painless and rewarding as possible. So come, join in our journey and discover a new career.