Certified shorthand reporter vs caption writer

The differences between certified shorthand reporters and caption writers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a caption writer has an average salary of $84,808, which is higher than the $64,522 average annual salary of a certified shorthand reporter.

The top three skills for a certified shorthand reporter include medical terminology, district court and proofread. The most important skills for a caption writer are transcription, DVD, and proofread.

Certified shorthand reporter vs caption writer overview

	Certified Shorthand Reporter	Caption Writer
Yearly salary	$64,522	$84,808
Hourly rate	$31.02	$40.77
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	35,859	10,192
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	52	52
Years of experience	-	-

Certified shorthand reporter vs caption writer salary

Certified shorthand reporters and caption writers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Certified Shorthand Reporter	Caption Writer
Average salary	$64,522	$84,808
Salary range	Between $45,000 And $92,000	Between $57,000 And $125,000
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Differences between certified shorthand reporter and caption writer education

There are a few differences between a certified shorthand reporter and a caption writer in terms of educational background:

	Certified Shorthand Reporter	Caption Writer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Legal Support Services	Communication
Most common college	Stanford University	Columbia University in the City of New York

Certified shorthand reporter vs caption writer demographics

Here are the differences between certified shorthand reporters' and caption writers' demographics:

	Certified Shorthand Reporter	Caption Writer
Average age	52	52
Gender ratio	Male, 13.7% Female, 86.3%	Male, 45.9% Female, 54.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% Asian, 1.4% White, 85.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% Asian, 1.4% White, 85.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between certified shorthand reporter and caption writer duties and responsibilities

Certified shorthand reporter example responsibilities.

Manage client expenses and prepare billing and financial statements using PClaw and reconcile attorney's escrow and general accounts using QuickBooks.
Proofread and prepare transcripts in compliance with California law.
Transcribe depositions into readable form, proofread and forward to attorney for his own review/use.
Prepare deposition transcripts using computer-assist transcription systems.
Obtain and review medical records, draft notices to consumer and deposition subpoenas, and transcribe communications.
Attend seminars to ensure proper CE credits are obtain for state and national certifications.

Caption writer example responsibilities.

Manage projects diligently under aggressive deadlines while maintaining editorial integrity and ensuring stories have entertainment and/or educational value.
Create closed captioning and metadata for television programs, involving transcription, formatting, and editing on specialize software.
Review and reformat files for DVD and syndication projects; convert tapes into captioning-friendly formats for the staff.
Coordinate logistics management for signal elements, including securing training sites, movement of personnel, communications, and equipment.
Coordinate efforts between web developers, SharePoint site administrators and product support representatives to build and support an active online community.

Certified shorthand reporter vs caption writer skills

Common certified shorthand reporter skills

Medical Terminology, 49%
District Court, 49%
Proofread, 1%
Transcription, 1%
Legal Depositions, 0%
Legal Proceedings, 0%

Common caption writer skills

Transcription, 35%
DVD, 33%
Proofread, 31%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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