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Speech-to-Text Editor
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Speech-to-Text Editor
Opus 2
**What you’ll be doing** **Hearing Preparation** - Virtually attend live court and arbitration hearings to build familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures. - Support hearing operations by starting recordings, monitoring audio quality, and liaising with relevant teams to resolve any audio or technical issues. - Review client documentation and prepare custom glossaries for new hearings as part of standard hearing preparation. **Editing & Transcript Production** - Edit live or post-hearing Speech-to-Text output, developing accuracy, speed, and knowledge of legal terminology. - Work alongside experienced editors on shorter hearing segments to gain experience producing same-day transcripts. Communicate and collaborate with colleagues using Slack and other internal tools to maintain consistency across transcripts. - Continuously improve transcript readability, consistency, and turnaround times. **Training & Development** - Complete comprehensive training covering both editorial and technical aspects of the role through structured feedback, documentation, and virtual or in person training sessions. - Develop the stamina, accuracy, and quick decision-making skills needed to handle increasingly complex and demanding editing work. **Progression & Greater Responsibility** - Take increasing ownership of hearing preparation, glossary creation, and hearing management for your team. - Identify and address inconsistencies across transcript production while coordinating with team members. - Progress to working within smaller editorial teams, contributing to all stages of transcript production, including real-time editing, editing transcript feeds, team leadership responsibilities, and finalising transcripts for client distribution. - Maintain delivery of high-quality transcripts accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
Job Requirements
- What we're looking for in you**
- Personal Qualities:**
- Self-motivated;
- Enthusiastic;
- Flexible;
- Team working;
- Ability to maintain focus during prolonged periods of editing
- Command of Written & Spoken English:**
- Extremely high standard to meet exacting service standards;
- The ability to proofread;
- Proficient in researching;
- High attention to detail
- Communication and interact productively with colleagues and clients;
- IT and administrative skills:**
- Confident with the use of Microsoft Office; specifically, Word and Outlook;
- Open to learning new systems using internally developed software;
- Effective communication, written and oral, of any technical issues to the office;
- Typing speed of 50wpm min (from audio).
- Other:**
- Previous transcription, editing or proofreading experience.
- A degree is preferred but not required; equivalent practical experience is equally valued.
Benefits
- Our achievements are underpinned by our unique culture and our people are our biggest asset. Working at Opus 2, you’ll get: **
- Contributory pension plan.
- 26 days annual holidays and flexible working.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Loyalty Share Scheme.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Calm and Mindfulness sessions.
- A day of leave to volunteer for charity and an active CSR team raising money towards a company charity.
- Regular company social events.
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Role Description Opus 2 is seeking an enthusiastic Speech-to-Text Editor to join our Speech-to-Text team. The successful candidate will work on transcripts of court hearings, public inquiries, arbitrations, and tribunals, as well as meetings, interviews, and telephone calls. The role is fully remote, allowing involvement in high-profile cases globally. - Ensure transcripts are produced to the requisite standard by following existing quality control guidelines. - Immerse yourself in the world of court reporting and attend virtual hearings to familiarize with legal jargon. - Receive comprehensive training in transcript production and editing via the Opus 2 Speech-to-Text Editing Suite. Qualifications - Self-motivated and enthusiastic. - Flexible and able to work in a team. - Ability to maintain focus during prolonged periods of editing. - Extremely high standard of written and spoken English. - Ability to proofread and proficient in researching. - High attention to detail. - Effective communication skills with colleagues and clients. - Confident with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Outlook. - Typing speed of 50wpm minimum (from audio). Requirements - Previous transcription, editing, or proofreading experience. - A degree is preferred but not required; equivalent practical experience is equally valued. Benefits - Contributory pension plan. - 26 days annual holidays and flexible working. - Private Health Insurance. - Loyalty Share Scheme. - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Calm and Mindfulness sessions. - A day of leave to volunteer for charity and an active CSR team. - Regular company social events.
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