Automatic interview transcription for journalists: From recording to quotes
Automatic interview transcription for journalists: generate quotes, briefings, and verification lists. Share context with editors and build reusable AI workflows.
From Interview to Article: The Workflow for Journalists
Journalists conduct interviews daily—sources, experts, witnesses. The time-consuming part? Not the conversation, but processing: transcribing, finding quotes, verification, and creating briefings for editors. Automatic transcription with AI analysis speeds this process from hours to minutes.
The Problem of Manual Transcription
Transcribing a one-hour interview takes an average of 4 hours of typing. Then more time to highlight relevant quotes, note context, and extract key points. For journalists with multiple interviews per week, this means 10+ hours of administrative work.
The Real Question: What Do You Need from a Transcription?
You don't need a transcript—you need deliverables:
- Quotes: Verbatim citations for your article
- Key points: Summary of what the source said
- Verification: Checking facts and statements
- Briefings: Sharing context with editors
Automatic transcription + AI analysis delivers this immediately.
How Does Automatic Transcription Work for Journalists?
1. Upload Interview, Receive Transcript + Quotes
Upload your recording (audio or video), generate an accurate transcript with speaker identification within minutes. Use AI to extract quotes directly: "Provide all statements from [source name] about [topic]".
2. Generate Briefings for Editors
Create a custom prompt: "Create a briefing with key points, controversial statements, and verification points". Share this briefing with your editor without sending the full transcript.
3. Share Interview Context with Team
Add interviews to a shared project. Colleagues can:
- Review transcripts for background information
- Highlight and annotate quotes
- Add verification points
No more scattered audio files via email—everything in one workspace.
AI Deliverables for Journalistic Workflows
Quote Extraction
Ask AI: "Extract all quotes about tax reform" or "Provide statements that could be controversial". Save hours searching through transcripts.
Fact-Check Lists
Generate a list of claims needing verification: "Identify all statements with numbers, dates, or claims that need checking".
Key Points Summary
Get a concise summary of the interview in seconds. Ideal for quick briefings or refreshing your memory for an article.
Why Audiogest for Journalists?
Accurate Transcriptions with Speaker Identification
Audiogest uses the latest speech recognition for 99%+ accuracy, including in non-English languages. Automatic speaker identification (diarization) labels who says what—crucial for interviews with multiple sources.
Custom Prompts for Reusable Workflows
Build prompt templates for recurring tasks:
- "Extract quotes + verification points" for news articles
- "Create briefing with controversial points" for opinion pieces
- "Identify emotional statements" for human interest stories
Use the same prompt for each interview—consistent output, scalable workflow.
Speed and Pricing
Transcriptions ready within 5 minutes. No subscriptions—pay only for what you use from $0.06 per minute.
From Recording to Publication: Complete Workflow
- Upload recording right after interview
- Generate transcript within 5 minutes
- Extract quotes with custom AI prompt
- Create briefing for editor with key points
- Share project with team for verification and context
- Write article with verbatim quotes and verified facts
From hours of administrative work to a streamlined workflow.
Conclusion: Focus on Stories, Not Typing
Automatic transcription saves time, but the real value lies in AI-driven deliverables: quotes, briefings, verification lists. Build reusable prompts for consistent output and share context with your team.
Ready to start? Upload your first interview and generate quotes and a briefing immediately. Or explore custom prompts for journalistic workflows.