Assistance with transcribing two pre-recorded videos

Assist in transcribing videos for subtitles.

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Overview

Assist in transcribing videos for subtitles.

You have:

  • Experience with video/audio transcripts
  • Fluency in English

Contract

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In August 2022, UNITAR hosted two Roundtable discussions, one focusing on the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (Triple Nexus) and another on the challenges of climate change. We plan to produce short highlight clips from each video.

To make a transcript of 2 videos to create subtitles for viewers with hearing disabilities (4 volunteers).

  • Experience with video/audio transcripts.
  • Fluency in English.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with video and audio transcription? This question assesses your relevant background in transcription tasks. Focus on specific projects you have worked on and highlight your skills and technologies used.
How do you ensure accuracy in your transcriptions? This question evaluates your attention to detail and methods for achieving precision. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced while transcribing, and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is fluency in English important for this role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where you are unsure about a word or phrase during transcription? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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