Meeting Minutes & Transcriptionist Specialist

Job Description This is a remote position. Athreon is seeking an experienced Meeting Minutes & Transcription Specialist to support professional meeting documentation projects. This independent contractor role combines accurate transcription with the ability to transform recorded meetings into clear, concise, and well-organized meeting minutes. The ideal candidate has professional transcription experience and demonstrated experience preparing formal meeting minutes for organizations such as businesses, boards, committees, associations, government agencies, educational institutions, or similar professional environments. Responsibilities ● Transcribe recorded meetings accurately from audio or video ● Review transcripts and recordings to identify key information and outcomes ● Prepare clear, professional meeting minutes according to client requirements and templates ● Accurately capture attendees, agenda items, motions, decisions, votes, action items, assignments, and other relevant information ● Distinguish important discussion points from conversational or nonessential material ● Produce summary, detailed, or other client-specified styles of meeting minutes ● Research names, terminology, organizations, and other information when necessary for accuracy ● Proofread and quality-check completed transcripts and minutes before submission ● Follow client-specific formatting, confidentiality, and documentation requirements ● Meet established turnaround times while maintaining a high level of accuracy Requirements Preferred Qualifications ● Professional transcription experience ● Demonstrated experience preparing meeting minutes from recorded meetings ● Excellent English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and editing skills ● Strong listening comprehension and attention to detail ● Ability to summarize complex discussions accurately without changing their meaning ● Sound judgment regarding what information should be included in formal meeting minutes ● Ability to identify speakers and follow discussions involving multiple participants ● Strong research and proofreading skills ● Ability to work independently and manage deadlines ● Reliable computer, high-speed internet connection, and professional transcription equipment/software Experience preparing minutes for boards, committees, government agencies, legal proceedings, public meetings, or other formal organizations is especially valuable. ​ Benefits On-the-job training with seasoned business professionals Work from home Our team is energetic and passionate about our work!