interview-transcription
Convert interview recordings into searchable transcripts with word-level timestamps and speaker identification. Extract and verify quotes for publication, track sources, and organize multi-interview projects with built-in templates for manual transcription and quote management.
Interview transcription converts audio recordings into timestamped transcripts with speaker labels using WhisperX or manual workflows.
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Install
jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/interview-transcription · repository language: Python
git clone https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism
cp -r claude-skills-journalism/journalism-core/skills/interview-transcription ~/.claude/skills/interview-transcriptionnpx skillfed install jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/interview-transcriptionFrequently asked questions
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How do I transcribe interview recordings with interview-transcription?
interview-transcription converts your audio and video recordings into searchable transcripts with word-level timestamps and speaker identification. The skill supports both automated transcription pipelines and manual transcription workflows, letting you choose the approach that fits your project needs and recording quality.
Does interview-transcription provide speaker labels and timestamps?
Yes. interview-transcription generates timestamped transcripts with speaker diarization, automatically labeling different speakers throughout your recording. Each word is timestamped, making it easy to locate specific moments and verify quotes directly against the source audio or video.
How can I extract and verify quotes from audio interviews?
interview-transcription includes built-in tools for extracting and verifying quotes from your interview recordings. You can pull quotes directly from timestamped transcripts and cross-reference them against the original audio, ensuring accuracy for publication and fact-checking.
What does interview-transcription offer for managing interview recordings?
interview-transcription helps you organize and track sources, interviews, and recording metadata across multi-interview projects. It includes templates for managing interview source relationships, organizing transcripts, and maintaining a searchable database of your recordings and extracted content.
Can interview-transcription batch transcribe multiple interviews?
Yes. interview-transcription supports automated transcription pipelines designed to batch process multiple interviews efficiently. This workflow is ideal for journalists and researchers managing large-scale interview projects who need to convert video interviews to text at scale.
What recording setup and audio processing does interview-transcription support?
interview-transcription includes guidance on recording equipment setup and audio processing techniques to prepare recordings for clean transcription. The skill helps optimize your audio quality upfront, reducing transcription errors and improving speaker diarization accuracy.
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Interview transcription and management
Practical workflows for journalists managing interviews from preparation through publication.
When to activate
- Preparing questions for an interview
- Processing audio/video recordings
- Creating or managing transcripts
- Organizing notes from multiple sources
- Building a source relationship database
- Generating timestamped quotes for fact-checking
- Converting recordings to publishable quotes
Recording setup for transcription
For pre-interview research, question design, attribution agreements, and consent scripts, use the interview-prep skill. The notes here cover only the recording configuration that affects transcription quality.
```python
Standard recording configuration for clean transcription
RECORDING_SETTINGS = { 'format':
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