2 speech to text reporters STTRS for verbatim reporting


When to use 2 Speech-to-Text Reporters (STTRS)

Definitions

PRINCIPAL means any person or body from whom a STTR accepts work.

CONSUMER means any person or body who makes use of a STTR's services.

The STTR and Consumer / Principal should discuss whether two STTRs are required for an assignment before a booking is made.

It is recommended that two STTRs be used for a full day's assignment (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) when:

The STTR is expected to work for more than 1 and a half hours maximum without a break. (Please refer to the Role of the STTR) and / or

An edited transcript is required immediately at the end of the day

Examples of the type of assignments that require two STTRs:
a.	Medical / technical meetings or seminars
b.	AGM's in the context where there may be heated discussion i.e. financial sector
c.	High profile conferences (Welsh / Scottish Government, political party conferences.)
d.	Residential board meetings.

If the STTR is aware in advance that the assignment will include any of the above and does not wish to take on the assignment alone, then, provided that the Consumer / Principal agrees to pay for two STTRs, it is recommended that two STTRs are provided.

If the Consumer / Principal is not happy to pay for two STTRs then more breaks need to be negotiated.

It would be unusual for two STTRs to be used on an assignment that lasts half a day (9a.m – 1p.m, 1pm - 5p.m), provided that sufficient breaks are in place.

It is advisable that each case is looked at individually and on it's own merits. (STTR Advisory committee, 13th March 2003).