When to use
- Preparing questions for an interview
- Processing audio/video recordings
- Creating and managing transcripts
- Building a source relationship database
- Generating timestamped quotes for fact-checking
What's included
Pre-interview prep
Research checklists, prioritized questions, recording setup with two-device rule.
Transcription pipelines
Automated Whisper workflows with timestamps, manual transcription templates.
Quote management
Quote extraction, verification checklists, and bank for reuse across stories.
Source database
Track sources, interviews, trust levels, and relationship history.
Transcription tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Whisper | Local transcription |
| Otter.ai | Cloud transcription |
| Descript | Edit audio like text |
| Rev | Human transcription |
| oTranscribe | Free web player |
Recording consent
Two-party consent states (US)
California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington require all-party consent.
Always get explicit consent on recording regardless of jurisdiction.
Quote accuracy checklist
- Listened to original recording at timestamp
- Quote is verbatim (or clearly marked as paraphrased)
- Context preserved (not cherry-picked to change meaning)
- Speaker identified correctly
- Timestamp documented for fact-checker
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism.git
# Copy the skill to your Claude config
cp -r claude-skills-journalism/interview-transcription ~/.claude/skills/
Or download just this skill from the GitHub repository.
Related skills
From recording to publication
Transcription workflows, quote verification, and source management in one skill.
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