Court Reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings. Simultaneous captioners provide similar transcriptions for television or for presentations in other settings, such as press conferences and business meetings, for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
What do they typically do
- Attend depositions, hearings, proceedings, and other events that require verbatim transcripts
- Capture spoken dialogue with special equipment, such as stenography machines and digital recording devices
- Report speakers' identification, gestures, and actions
- Read or play back portions of events or legal proceedings upon request
- Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements or testimony
- Review notes they have taken, including the spelling of names and technical terminology
- Provide copies of transcripts and recordings to the parties involved
- Transcribe television or movie dialogue for the benefit of viewers
- Provide real-time transcription of presentations in public forums for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.8%
Job Openings 2
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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