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TALKSCRIBE FOR JOURNALISTS

Interview transcription that respects your sources

Stop spending three hours transcribing every hour of tape. Upload the interview, get timestamped text plus the pull-quotes that matter - while the audio itself is discarded after processing.

The transcription step is where stories stall. TalkScribe takes an interview recording up to 2 hours long and returns clean, timestamped text in a fraction of the audio's runtime - a 45-minute interview is usually ready before you finish your coffee. AI insights then surface pull-quotes, a summary, and headline options so you start writing from material, not from a blank page.

Source protection is not a feature checkbox here - it is the architecture. Audio is processed in real time and discarded. Transcripts are stored only if you explicitly opt in. Nothing is used to train AI models. When a source asks where the recording lives, you have a clean answer: it doesn't.

How it works for you

  1. 1
    Upload the tape
    Drop in the interview file (MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4 - up to 2 hours), or record a live conversation directly in the browser.
  2. 2
    Get timestamped text
    Every segment carries a [mm:ss] marker, so checking a quote against the audio takes seconds, not scrubbing.
  3. 3
    Pull the story out
    AI insights surface pull-quotes, a tight summary, and headline options. Export to Word or Markdown for your CMS.

Built for the way you work

Names spelled right the first time
Load your beat's proper nouns - politicians, companies, agencies - into custom vocabulary so transcription stops guessing.
Pull-quotes and summaries
Pro plans extract the quotable lines and summarize the conversation, so you triage an interview in minutes.
Deadline-friendly speed
A 30-minute file typically transcribes in 1-2 minutes, with priority processing on Pro.
Source-safe by design
Audio discarded after processing, opt-in transcript storage, no AI training on your material. GDPR and CCPA aligned.
EXAMPLE
45-minute interview recording6,200 words + 14 pull-quotes + 3 headline options

Common questions

Is interview audio stored on your servers?

No. Live recordings are processed in real time and discarded. Uploaded files are held in encrypted storage only as long as transcription takes, then deleted automatically.

How fast can I get a transcript on deadline?

Most uploads transcribe in a fraction of the audio's length - a 30-minute recording is typically ready in 1-2 minutes. Pro accounts get priority processing.

Does it handle phone-quality audio?

Clear audio gives the best results, and the engine holds up well on typical call recordings. For noisy field audio, a directional mic improves accuracy more than anything else.

Try it on your own voice

30 minutes free. No signup, no credit card - the trial runs in your browser.

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