Role File · Critical Risk
Transcriptionist.
Transcribes audio and video recordings. Replaceable by speech-to-text AI.
US workers
52K
Avg. salary
$34K
AI risk
89%
Horizon
2-3 years
Assessment
Where this role sits on the index.
This role sits on the front line of displacement — meaningful automation within 2–3 years.
The Brief
What's at stake.
Transcriptionists convert recorded audio into written text. Modern speech-to-text AI (Whisper, Otter) achieves human-level accuracy, handles multiple speakers and accents, and reduces transcription time from hours to minutes.
Task Analysis
Where the work goes.
AI will handle
- 01Transcribe audio
- 02Transcribe video
- 03Format transcripts
- 04Edit transcripts
You stay relevant
- 01Verify accuracy
- 02Research specialized terminology
- 03Handle complex audio
Stay ahead
The playbook.
Required
Core skills
- — Listening skills
- — Typing speed 60+ WPM
- — Spelling and grammar
- — Attention to detail
- — Terminology knowledge
Emerging
Future skills
- — Content analysis
- — Language expertise
- — Creative writing
Leverage
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How we built this file.
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