The Exciting Career of Court Reporting & Captioning (Infographic)

Karen Fahr - February 14, 2018

The 6th annual National Court Reporting and Captioning Week is here, and Optima Juris is excited to help spread the word about these amazing careers. We put together a simple infographic, so you can discover more about the field of court reporting and what it can offer.

Highlights

What is the employment outlook for court reporters and captioners?

  • Job Security: Demand for court reporters and captioners will exceed supply by more than 5,500 positions over the next several years.
  • Earnings: Court reporters and captioners who work full time earn an average income of $60,000, with earning potential well into six figures.
  • Challenging Profession: Court reporting provides endless opportunities for those who master the art of typing characters precisely. But more than that, it’s a profession that rewards hard-working individuals focused on transcribing with speed, accuracy and ethics.
  • Flexibility & Options: Career paths are versatile and practitioners have options, providing structure for those who need it and flexibility to those who don’t. Here are a few ways in which court reporters are needed:

    • Domestic or international depositions

    Presidential speeches

    High-profile courtroom trials

    Corporate meetings

    Interviews

    Closed captioning for entertainment industry

    Communication access to those with hearing loss

To find out more about a career in court reporting visit DiscoverSteno.org

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