Transcriber Guide lyrics

This page is designed to provide current and aspiring Transcribers with simple explanations of the role's permissions, proper etiquette, and general ways to make contributing to Genius a little easier.Transcriber PermissionsTranscribers are responsible for using all of the following new permissions properly.Song PageManage Lyrics Dropdown
• Award transcription IQ (Mark as Real)
• Mark lyrics complete
• Manage lyric edit proposals (LEPs)
• Edit annotation brackets

Song Page Admin Dropdown
• Lock
• Hide
• Delete

Other Song Page Permissions
• Edit lyrics more expansively
• Edit metadata more expansively
• See YouTube and SoundCloud players on song pages
• Sync Lyrics (Coming soon 👀)Album PageAlbum Page Admin Actions
• Lock
• Delete
• Sort Songs By Unreviewed Annotations
• Copy Tracklist MarkupArtist PageArtist Page Permissions
• Edit artist metadataProfile Page• View role grant information
• View the activity tabMiscellaneous• View ChartbeatForums and Discord Permissions• New forums and Discord channels
• Threads where transcribers can help​​​​​​​​​​​Transcriber EtiquetteUsers with roles are expected to act as role models (this includes behavior in forums, Discord, edits, and DMs), and immature conduct can even result in the loss of the role.

Transcription-related conduct is covered in the most detail on this page. Some highlights:
• Leaks
• Hot releases
Other scenarios transcribers are expected to handle properly:
• Duplicate pages
• Addressing concerning activity from whitehats
• Addressing concerning work from other transcribersAdvanced Transcription Techniques• Audio Manipulation and Official Lyrics
• Determining an appropriate slang spelling