Words are converted electronically into captions that appear seconds later on the home TV screen. They can get near-instant translation of the World Series, the Superbowl, news, weather reports, and entertainment. Closed captions are encoded and sent with the regular television signal. Viewers use a decoder device attached to the screen to receive them. They work under pressure to record proceedings flawlessly and meet strict deadlines.
Reporters have little control over work schedules.
Many of them transcribe their notes at home or hire someone else to do the transcription. They usually buy their own stenotype machine and ancillary computer equipment. Shorthand Reports frequently travel to various courthouses, attorney's offices or hearing rooms. Mileage may or may not be reimbursed. The following information is from the California Projections of Employment published by the Labor Market Information Division.