freelance court reporter

US District Court - District of Minnesota

<p><b>POSITION OVERVIEW</b></p><p>The U.S. District Court Clerk&rsquo;s Office for the District of Minnesota is seeking a Court Reporter to office in Minneapolis, Minnesota with travel to Minneapolis, Duluth, Fergus Falls, and Bemidji as required.</p><p>The primary focus of the Court Reporter is to provide court reporting services to the Court. This position serves the Court en banc and can be called upon to cover court reporting of proceedings held before the Court, and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request.</p><p><b>REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES</b></p><p>&middot; Attend and record verbatim proceedings held before United States District and Magistrate Judges and transcribe those proceedings upon request. Provide realtime transcription to judges and chamber staff at all proceedings.</p><p>&middot; Read back the court record as required.</p><p>&middot; Create audio recordings of pleas, arraignments and proceedings in connection with the sentencing of criminal defendants.</p><p>&middot; Transcribe digital audio recordings.</p><p>&middot; Upload audio recordings, transcripts, reports and other documents.</p><p>&middot; Work as part of a team of reporters for the judges of the court.</p><p>&middot; Adhere to all requirements of the Court Reporter Management Plan for the District and the Guide to Judiciary Policy.</p><p>&middot; Perform administrative duties as assigned.</p><p>&middot; Requires occasional travel within the district, as needed.</p><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p>&middot; Must possess at least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof.</p><p>&middot; Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association.</p><p>&middot; Degree from an accredited Court Reporting School or Program.</p><p>&middot; The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational skills and communication skills to permit the production of transcripts within strict time limitations, work well under pressure, and be willing to work as part of a team of court reporters under the direction of the Clerk of Court in fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the court. The candidate must possess tact, judgment, poise, initiative, and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.</p><p><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p>&middot; Special consideration will be extended to reporters who hold a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification or Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification.</p><p>&middot; Prior judiciary experience is strongly preferred.</p><p>&middot; Case Catalyst software strongly preferred. Transitioning to Case Catalyst will be required within 6 months of hire in order to coordinate with other Court Reporters on staff.</p><p>&middot; Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a large volume of work are required.</p><p><b>CLASSIFICATION LEVEL</b></p><p>&middot; Level 1 - must have a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association. ($104,065)</p><p>For levels above Level 1, the candidate must meet the qualifications for Level 1, plus the following:</p><p>&middot; Level 2 - must have a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association. ($109,268)</p><p>&middot; Level 3 - must have a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association or equivalent certification. ($114,471)</p><p>&middot; Level 4 - must have a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) certification AND Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR or CRR) certification. ($119,674)</p><p>&middot; Level 5 &ndash; must be a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR); AND have ten (10) years of reporting experience in the federal courts; AND be a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR). Level 5 is only applicable to current Official Court Reporters within the Judiciary hired before October 11, 2009, are currently at Level 5, and would transfer without a break in service. ($124,879)</p><p><b>ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS</b></p><p>&middot; Successful candidate must be able to (with or without accommodation): (1) bend, (2) pull, push, and lift up to 20 pounds, (3) reach, (4) walk, and (5) sit for extended periods.</p><p>&middot; Some travel will be required.</p><p><b>OTHER REQUIREMENTS </b></p><p>The successful candidate will be required to maintain personal equipment and ensure it is compatible with court equipment. Official Court Reporters are responsible for purchasing office supplies; equipment including steno machines; computer hardware and software; postage and delivery charges. Official Court Reporters must provide wiring and data communications connections needed to provide Realtime services to parties requesting Realtime services.</p><p><b>APPLICATION INFORMATION</b></p><p><b>To apply, email the PDF documents to hr-usdc@mnd.uscourts.gov and add &ldquo;2026-07 Court Reporter position&rdquo; in the email subject line.</b></p><p><b>Include the following in PDF format:</b></p><p>&middot; Application for Employment (AO78) found here: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment;</p><p>&middot; Resume;</p><p>&middot; Cover letter; and</p><p>&middot; Name and contact information for three (3) professional references.</p><p>All application materials received will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. <b>Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be notified.</b> All application materials must be attached to the email as directed.</p><p>If interviews are held in person, applicants are responsible for any travel costs.</p><p>The U.S. District Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, and to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which actions may occur without prior written notice.</p><p><b>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</b></p><p>Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Noncitizens must execute an affidavit indicating their intent to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments and are considered &ldquo;at-will&rdquo; and may be terminated with or without cause or notice by the court.</p><p>The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to the <i>Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees</i>.</p><p>This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.</p><p>The final candidate is subject to FBI fingerprinting and a background investigation, including criminal history. Employment is provisional and contingent upon a successful background check.</p><p><b>BENEFITS</b></p><p>&middot; The opportunity to serve in a rewarding public service position.</p><p>&middot; Accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.</p><p>&middot; 12 paid holidays.</p><p>&middot; Extensive health, life, dental, vision, and long-term care insurance plans.</p><p>&middot; A defined benefit pension plan.</p><p>&middot; Traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (after-tax) retirement savings and investment plans through the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching contributions.</p><p>&middot; An opportunity to continue health benefit coverage into retirement after five continuous years of service and health benefit coverage (if you meet all requirements). Office of Personnel Management Website</p><p>&middot; Pre-tax transportation, medical, and childcare reimbursement accounts.</p><p>&middot; Transit Subsidy Program.</p><p>&middot; On-site fitness center.</p><p>Employees of the U.S. District Court are not classified under Civil Service.</p><p>Learn more about working for the Federal Judiciary by visiting the U.S. Courts website:</p><p>https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/who-works-judiciary/court-administration-and-services-careers</p><p><b>The U.S. District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></p><p>Pay: $104,065.00 - $124,879.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporter Association?</li><li>Do you possess at least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof?</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Court Reporter

County of El Paso, TX

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Acceptable Experience and Education</b></div><div>
High School diploma or GED; attendance of or graduation from a Court Reporting College or Court Reporting School for training in the use of shorthand, machine shorthand or oral stenography to create a verbatim record of oral testimony.</div><div></div><div><br>
Preferred: Associates Degree in Applied Science for Court and Conference reporting, and/or at least two (2) years&rsquo; experience as a full-time Certified Court Reporter as defined by statute.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Certificates and Licenses Required</b></div><div>
Currently Certified Shorthand Reporter as defined by Section 154.101 of the Texas Government Code and recognized by the Supreme Court of Texas</div><div></div><div><br>
Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s) &ndash; Texas (every 2 years)</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Essential Duties</b></div><div>
Attends all sessions of the court.</div><div></div><div><br>
Takes full shorthand notes of oral testimony requested to be on the record offered before the court, including objections made to the admissibility of evidence, court rulings and remarks on the objections, and exceptions to the rulings.</div><div></div><div><br>
Read portions of shorthand notes to resolve disputes of testimony, argument, or matters of law upon request of the trial court.</div><div></div><div><br>
Files all exhibits or necessary documents with the clerk of the court.</div><div></div><div><br>
Preserves all shorthand notes for future reference, as per statutory guidelines.</div><p></p><div><br>
Furnishes a verbatim transcript, as per statutory guidelines, of the reported evidence, including necessary exhibits or documents, or other proceedings, in whole or in part, utilizing his/her expertise of one of the following means:</div><div></div><div><br>
Certifies the accuracy of the verbatim transcript produced, as per statutory guidelines.</div><div></div><div><br>
Meets deadlines as set forth by law;</div><div></div><div><br>
Follows all guidelines and court room procedures;</div><div></div><div><br>
Ensures the integrity of the record is never compromised;</div><div></div><div><br>
Maintains and keeps court reporting equipment and software up to date;</div><div></div><div><br>
References necessary resource material, as needed;</div><div></div><div><br>
Compiles statistical information, reports and data;</div><div></div><div><br>
Assists the public with inquiries;</div><div></div><div><br>
May assist in the development and improvement of department procedures;</div><div></div><div><br>
Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;</div><div></div><div><br>
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;</div><div></div><div><br>
Performs other related duties as directed by the court, including helping answer the telephone, give court settings, assists during voir dire and jury trials; anything other court personnel might need assistance with;</div><div></div><div><br>
Substitutes, if assigned, for court staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Other Important Duties</b><b>*</b></div><div>
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.</div><div></div><div><br>
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Summary of Position</b></div><div>
The Certified Court Reporter is recognized by the State of Texas and works under limited supervision within statutory guidelines who is a Sworn Officer of the court who attends all sessions of the court and takes full shorthand notes of all proceedings of said sessions, preserving the shorthand notes until requested to produce a verbatim transcript of the same, to include exhibits admitted.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Organizational Relationships</b></div><div>
Reports to: Judge</div><div></div><div><br>
Directs: this is a non-supervisory position</div><div></div><div><br>
Other: Has frequent contact with other courts and staff, attorneys, paralegals, psychiatrists, social workers, medical and mental health treatment providers, agencies within the State of Texas, jurors, law enforcement and corrections officers, probation officers, the general public and other county employees</div><div><b><br>
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></div><div><i>
Knowledge of:</i><b> </b>Appellate Court rules; state rules, regulations, policies and statutes governing court reporters in the State of Texas; Courtroom procedures dealing with all aspects of court reporting; legal terminology; medical terminology; the principles and practices of effective customer service; principles and practices training; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products.</div><div><i>
Skill/Ability to:</i> use reference books; perform Court reporting; obtain certification by the State of Texas; use all equipment related to court reporting; have good hearing and visual acuity, and manual dexterity; be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; display an ability to prioritize and manage several tasks; display a high degree of self-motivation; time management; work expeditiously and accurately under pressure; able to deal with the public and defendants; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; to deal with the public courteously and effectively; work under stressful conditions, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Pass a Criminal Background Check;</div><div></div><div><br>
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:</div><ul><li>
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;</li><li>
Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;</li><li>
Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;</li><li>
Maintain strict confidentiality;</li><li>
Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,</li><li>
Maintain and enhance the County&rsquo;s commitment to customer service excellence</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><div>El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (s<i>ome benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) </i>consisting of the following:<br>
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<b>HOLIDAYS</b><br>
16 holidays per year as recognized.<br>
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<b>VACATION</b><br>
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.<br>
<i>10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)</i><br>
<i>15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)</i><br>
<i>20 days (15 years of service or over)</i><br>
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<b>SICK LEAVE</b><br>
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.<br>
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<b>MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES</b><br>
Military Leave &ndash; 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service<br>
Bereavement Leave &ndash; 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.<br>
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<b>MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS</b><b> </b><p><b>Plan Costs &ndash; Biweekly Rates</b></p><p><b><i>Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026</i></b></p><p><b>Medical</b><br>
<b>Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) </b><br>
<b><i>No Discounts</i></b><br>
EE Only $5.34<br>
EE &amp; Spouse $145.30<br>
EE &amp; Children $101.93<br>
EE &amp; Family $200.09<br>
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<b><i>6% Wellness Discount</i></b><br>
EE Only - $5.02<br>
EE &amp; Spouse - $136.58<br>
EE &amp; Children - $95.81<br>
EE &amp; Family - $188.09</p><p></p><br>
<p><br>
<b>Core Plan </b><br>
<b><i>No Discounts</i></b><br>
EE Only - $35.70<br>
EE &amp; Spouse - $226.41<br>
EE &amp; Children - $174.96<br>
EE &amp; Family - $322.25<br>
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<b><i>6% Wellness Discount</i></b><br>
EE Only - $33.56<br>
EE &amp; Spouse - $212.83<br>
EE &amp; Children - $164.46<br>
EE &amp; Family - $302.92</p><p></p><br>
<p><b>RETIREMENT</b><br>
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.</p><br>
<b>DEFERRED COMPENSATION</b><br>
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.<br>
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<b>LIFE INSURANCE</b><br>
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.<br>
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<b>LONG-TERM DISABILITY</b><br>
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.<br>
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<b>SHORT-TERM DISABILITY</b><br>
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.<br>
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<b>RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE</b><br>
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.<br>
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<b>EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM</b><br>
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.<br>
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<b>SECTION 125 MEDICAL &amp; DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM</b><br>
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.<br>
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<b>HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT</b><br>
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.<p><b>EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)</b><br>
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.</p><p><b>EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER</b><br>
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p>

65TH DISTRICT COURT - CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER

Bisnow

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   We are seeking a high-energy, collaborative and news-obsessed individual to join our growing editorial team! The perfect fit for this position will quickly master the Bisnow editorial process, can maintain and build relationships and will keep up with our fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This position must sit in Denver remotely, no office requirement. The Denver Freelance Reporter must attend all Denver based events. (Typically 1 per month)
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 Bisnow is the commercial real estate industry's leading, vertically integrated B2B media platform, covering North America, Canada, the UK and Ireland. We serve the CRE industry through award-winning news and publications, renowned events, wide-ranging marketing services, specialized recruitment solutions, and intelligent sales enablement tools.
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 Our platform enables our audience to do more business by engaging more than 1.5M subscribers and convening more than 100K commercial real estate professionals every year. We host hundreds of events, publish thousands of thought-provoking stories, drive qualified leads, and create opportunities that make deals happen. At Bisnow, we love to think globally, but connect and inform our audience hyper-locally.
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   We take the news seriously, blending hard news scoops with analytical enterprise stories and award-winning accountability journalism. Our newsroom is small but ambitious and strives to find creative ways to cover the commercial real estate industry. We hold a hard line between our news team and BISNOW&rsquo;s sales and events arms, freeing our reporters to write heavy-hitting stories without fear of sponsor influence. Our reporters dive deep on a local beat but also have the opportunity to write stories for a national audience and work on long-term special projects of national or international significance.
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   Working a beat, traveling around the Denver metro covering the latest trends, personalities and news related to the commercial real estate industry
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   Infiltrating the CRE industry &mdash; turning arcane data into useful and entertaining information while maintaining personal relationships with lots of leads and sources
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   Having an intimate knowledge of Denver's CRE business &mdash; knowing where the major players are located, what deals they are responsible for and what events they attend
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   The personality of a self-starter and must be a thoughtful and articulate writer who is interested in building his or her voice and journalistic brand on Bisnow.com
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   A commitment to seeking diverse stories and sourcing
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   You&rsquo;ll get to work with incredibly smart, passionate, driven, ambitious, kind, caring and mindful people and will rarely experience an overload of policies, bureaucracy or toxicity (the latter, we do not tolerate)
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   Our values demand that we be curious, self-aware, fearless, consistent. We say yes to seemingly insurmountable challenges because we dare ourselves to push further. And we go the distance because we are individually and collectively entrepreneurial, always asking: Why can&rsquo;t it be done? We find a way because we care more than the competition. We embrace team and disown ego. We are ruthlessly disciplined and unabashedly kind. We unreservedly challenge the status quo and vigorously fight for new levels of excellence. We believe the difference between good and great is exceptional communication. We obsess over creating value for our team and our customers. We push ourselves and our industry to be more inclusive, to champion diversity and to fight racism, gender bias and all forms of inequality. We never peak. We never quit. We never have excuses. We own our failures and we commit to being smarter and stronger because of them. We give our best today and even better tomorrow. We are here to win.
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Denver Freelance Reporter

<div><div><b><i>We are seeking a high-energy, collaborative and news-obsessed individual to join our growing editorial team! The perfect fit for this position will quickly master the Bisnow editorial process, can maintain and build relationships and will keep up with our fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This position must sit in Denver remotely, no office requirement. The Denver Freelance Reporter must attend all Denver based events. (Typically 1 per month)</i></b></div>
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<div><b>BISNOW OVERVIEW</b></div>
<div>Bisnow is the commercial real estate industry's leading, vertically integrated B2B media platform, covering North America, Canada, the UK and Ireland. We serve the CRE industry through award-winning news and publications, renowned events, wide-ranging marketing services, specialized recruitment solutions, and intelligent sales enablement tools.</div>
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<div>Our platform enables our audience to do more business by engaging more than 1.5M subscribers and convening more than 100K commercial real estate professionals every year. We host hundreds of events, publish thousands of thought-provoking stories, drive qualified leads, and create opportunities that make deals happen. At Bisnow, we love to think globally, but connect and inform our audience hyper-locally.</div>
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</div><div><b>THE BISNOW NEWSROOM</b></div>
<div><b><i>We take the news seriously, blending hard news scoops with analytical enterprise stories and award-winning accountability journalism. Our newsroom is small but ambitious and strives to find creative ways to cover the commercial real estate industry. We hold a hard line between our news team and BISNOW&rsquo;s sales and events arms, freeing our reporters to write heavy-hitting stories without fear of sponsor influence. Our reporters dive deep on a local beat but also have the opportunity to write stories for a national audience and work on long-term special projects of national or international significance.</i></b></div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></h3><ul>
<li>Writing three - five articles a week of varying lengths and types, and producing daily morning briefs.</li>
<li>Covering breaking news and deeper enterprise reporting in Denver&rsquo;s commercial real estate industry.</li>
<li>Working a beat, traveling around the Denver metro covering the latest trends, personalities and news related to the commercial real estate industry.</li>
<li>Infiltrating the CRE industry &mdash; turning arcane data into useful and entertaining information while maintaining personal relationships with lots of leads and sources.</li>
<li>Having an intimate knowledge of Denver's CRE business &mdash; knowing where the major players are located, what deals they are responsible for and what events they attend.</li>
<li>Working with the global news teams on major projects and national series.</li>
<li>Working with a local team of event producers and sales representatives to assist in the content of events.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?</b></h3><ul>
<li>Great writing skills.</li>
<li>Excellent news judgment.</li>
<li>Digital experience and ideally at least two years of experience in business journalism.</li>
<li>The personality of a self-starter and must be a thoughtful and articulate writer who is interested in building his or her voice and journalistic brand on Bisnow.com.</li>
<li>A commitment to seeking diverse stories and sourcing.</li>
<li>Must have ability to travel around the Denver area, and must have availability to attend/cover Bisnow-hosted events.</li>
<li>Though not required, it would be a plus if the candidate has knowledge of commercial real estate, urban and community planning and urban design, and especially contacts within those scenes.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WHAT&rsquo;S IN IT FOR YOU?</b></h3><ul>
<li>Steady and reliable work. Our freelancers operate under monthly retainer models that provide consistent income.</li>
<li>Paid vacation.</li>
<li>You&rsquo;ll get to work with incredibly smart, passionate, driven, ambitious, kind, caring and mindful people and will rarely experience an overload of policies, bureaucracy or toxicity (the latter, we do not tolerate).</li>
</ul><div>Application Deadline: May 4th, 2026</div><div>
Before applying, please read our values below. Our values describe and give insight into our culture. If you do not share the same values, this role will not be a mutually beneficial fit. If you do share these values and want to apply, we encourage you to do so.</div>
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<div><b><i>Our values demand that we be curious, self-aware, fearless, consistent. We say yes to seemingly insurmountable challenges because we dare ourselves to push further. And we go the distance because we are individually and collectively entrepreneurial, always asking: Why can&rsquo;t it be done? We find a way because we care more than the competition. We embrace team and disown ego. We are ruthlessly disciplined and unabashedly kind. We unreservedly challenge the status quo and vigorously fight for new levels of excellence. We believe the difference between good and great is exceptional communication. We obsess over creating value for our team and our customers. We push ourselves and our industry to be more inclusive, to champion diversity and to fight racism, gender bias and all forms of inequality. We never peak. We never quit. We never have excuses. We own our failures and we commit to being smarter and stronger because of them. We give our best today and even better tomorrow. We are here to win.</i></b></div>
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<div><i>Bisnow will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Bisnow's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.</i></div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Western District of Texas

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Overview</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>Position Title: Official Court Reporter</b></div><div><b>
Job Number: USDC 26-11</b></div><div><b>
Closing Date: Open Until Filled; priority consideration to applications received by March 25, 2026</b></div><div><b>
Salary Range: $98,137 &ndash;$117,765* (</b><b><i>Salary commensurate with qualifications and duty station)</i></b></div><ul><li><i>Court Reporter(CR) Levels1&ndash;5inaccordancewith the 2026CourtReporters'RatesofPay.</i></li></ul><div><b>
Location: </b><b>Austin, Texas</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Official Court Reporter in the Austin divisional office. An official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings held before United States District Judges and Magistrate Judges and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. Occasional travel will be required as the Court is designated to preside in other locations throughout the Western District of Texas.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Attend and record verbatim court sessions for both civil and criminal proceedings; read back portions of court record as required.</li><li>
Provide transcripts within the time and cost limitations set by the Judicial Conference; electronically file with the Clerk of Court a copy of all transcripts prepared concurrently with delivery to the requesting parties.</li><li>
Provide transcripts and/or a Realtime feed to the Court upon request, without charge.</li><li>
Perform administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.</li><li>
Maintain and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirements and national and local policies.</li><li>
Adhere to the requirements of <i>The Guide to Judiciary Policy</i>, Volume VI, as well as the Court&rsquo;s local Court Reporter Management Plan.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications &amp; Preferred Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><ul><li>
Must possess a minimum of at least one (1) year of prime court reporting experience in a court, or in the freelance field of service or a combination thereof.</li><li>
Must have passed the Registered Professional Reporters (RPR) examination administered by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination* such as the Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) administered by the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA).</li><li>
Realtime court reporting proficiency, Realtime certification is <i>preferred.</i></li><li>
Must own or be willing to purchase, upon entry on duty, realtime court reporting equipment.</li><li>
Excellent organizational and communication skills to permit the production of transcripts within strict time limitations.</li><li>
Work well under pressure and be willing to work as part of a team of court reporters fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the Court.</li><li>
Must possess tact, good judgement, poise, initiative, and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.</li></ul><div></div><ul><li><br>
<i>Equivalent Qualifying Examination - Professional associations (other than the NCRA) and state license examinations may be acceptably equivalent to the NCRA testing, but the requirements for the examinations at the time of administration should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis as the requirements change from time-to-time.</i></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS</b></div><ul><li>
Registered Professional Reporters (RPR) or equivalent qualifying exam.</li><li>
Reporters who possess a Certificate of Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) or are a Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) from NCRA or have passed an equivalent qualifying exam.</li><li>
Reporters with prior federal court experience.</li></ul><br>
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COMPENSATION</b><br>
CR LEVEL 1: $ 98,137 (minimum qualifications)<br>
CR LEVEL 2: $ 103,044 (requires merit certification) *<br>
CR LEVEL 3: $ 107,950 (requires realtime certification) **<br>
CR LEVEL 4: $ 112,857 (requires realtime and merit certification)<br>
CR LEVEL 5: $ 117,765 (current Federal Official Court Reporter hired before October 11, 2009, with longevity: minimum of ten years Federal Service; Merit and Realtime Certification by NCRA)<br>
<ul><li>Merit Certification (RMR): Registered merit reporter certificate from NCRA</li></ul>
**Realtime Certification (CRR): Successful completion of a certified realtime examination by NCRA<br>
In addition to the starting salary for court reporters set by the Judicial Conference, an official court reporter is entitled to transcript fees from any party who has contracted with the court reporter for transcript services. The following link provides further information on the Federal Court Reporting Program transcripts.<br>
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 https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/federal-court-reporting-program ;</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Application Procedure</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Qualified candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter (include job title/number listed above), detailed resume, e-mail address, daytime phone number, and a copy of all court reporter certifications to: www.txwd.uscourts.gov &gt; Court Info &gt; Jobs &gt; Current Employment Opportunities &amp; Online Application. <b>Applications will be considered as soon as received and will continue to be considered until the position is filled.</b></div><div><i><br>
The United States Courts reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. More than one position may be filled from this posting. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Court Unit Executive may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position. The Court is not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocation. This position is subject to mandatory electronic direct deposit of salary payments. </i><i>All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) and seeking U.S. citizenship.</i><i> Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Employees of the U.S. Courts serve under &quot;Excepted Appointments&quot; and are considered &quot;at-will&quot; employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees (available for review upon request). Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation is needed.</i></div><div></div><div><b><br>
The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Official Court Reporter

Fox Corporation

<div><p><b>OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY</b></p>
Fox News Media<p></p>
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div><p>
Fox News Channel is seeking a Freelance Teleprompter Operator to join our New York Bureau. As a Freelance Teleprompter Operator, you will work on a team to move a show from inception to closing. You have great organizational skills and can effortlessly adjust to the constant changes in a live studio environment.</p></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><i>
Shifts vary, but you must have an ability to work weekdays, weekends, overnights and holidays.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li><p>
Operate the teleprompter during live events and filming</p></li><li><p>
Work with on-air talent with different speech patterns</p></li><li><p>
Match the information on the screen with what is occurring on the set</p></li><li><p>
Ensure the working condition of teleprompter system before live programming begins</p></li><li><p>
Inform computer specialists if any problems are found, arrange another system as reserve</p></li><li><p>
Create and/or update show notes in a shared document for departmental guidance</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
WHAT YOU WILL NEED</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in TV production, media, journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with the dynamics of a live studio environment</p></li><li><p>
Experience with prompter systems and software</p></li><li><p>
0 to 2 years' experience with appropriate internship experience</p></li><li><p>
A strong interest in television</p></li><li><p>
Effective and confident communication skills</p></li><li><p>
Proven ability to adapt quickly and maintain accuracy in fast-paced, breaking-news environments</p></li><li><p>
Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure</p></li><li><p>
Strong ability to multitask</p></li><li><p>
Willingness to work weekends, overnights and holidays</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><i>
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.</i></p><p></p>
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $17.79-22.00 per hour.</div>

Freelance Teleprompter Operator

Superior Court of Orange County

<p></p><div><div><div><div>The Superior Court of California, County of Orange</div><div>
Is now accepting applications for:</div><div></div><div><b><br>
OFFICIAL ASSIGNMENT COURT REPORTER</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
DEADLINE TO APPLY</b></div><div><b>
The deadline for applying is Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
SALARY INFORMATION</b></div><div>
Official Assignment Court Reporter Flat Rate: $58.19</div><div>
Anticipated Starting Rate: $58.19</div><div></div><div><b><br>
BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS</b></div><div>
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)</div><div>
Choice of five medical plans</div><div>
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)</div><div>
Vacation and sick leave packages</div><div>
14 paid holidays per year</div><div>
Educational &amp; professional reimbursement</div><div>
Optional deferred compensation program (457plan)</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ADDITIONAL COURT REPORTER HIGHLIGHTS</b></div><div>
Hiring Incentive &ndash; up to $5,000</div><div>
Supplemental Independent Transcript Income</div><div></div><div><b><br>
TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY</b></div><div>
This position is not eligible for teleworking opportunities.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Opportunity Details</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT</b></div><div>
The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our court is recognized for leading innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.</div><div></div><div><br>
To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ABOUT THE POSITION</b></div><div>
Under general supervision, the Official Assignment Court Reporter, working on an intermittent basis, reports and transcribes verbatim stenographic record of official court proceedings. A stenographic record is defined as using the voice method or the machine method. The Official Assignment Court Reporter prepares and certifies transcripts, and, at the direction of the Court, reads the report aloud in court, in accordance with applicable code sections; and performs related tasks within the area of assignment.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Official Assignment Court Reporter is distinguished from an Official Court Reporter in that the classification provides additional courtroom support from time to time on an as-needed basis. Incumbents will be expected to gradually perform a broader range of duties with increasing responsibility and independence as experience is gained. An Official Assignment Court Reporter is expected to qualify for advancement to Official Court Reporter by the end of a fifty-two (52) week probationary period. There is no permanent status in the Official Assignment Court Reporter classification. Upon advancement to Official Court Reporter, incumbents are placed on a six (6) month promotional probation period.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Duties for the classification may include, but are not limited to:</i></div><div></div><div><br>
1. Assumes assignment responsibility to report accurate verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic equipment and/or Computer Aided Transcription (CAT); asks Judicial Officer for clarification of instructions, orders, or takes other actions to properly note the official court record; this function is usually performed in the courtroom, however, the needs of the court may require reporting to be done in judicial chambers, conference rooms, or in rare circumstances, off-site locations.</div><div></div><div><br>
2. Reads back all or portions of the official court proceedings.</div><div></div><div><br>
3. Prepares transcripts; reviews and certifies transcripts of court proceedings.</div><div></div><div><br>
4. Maintains a variety of electronic and paper files of the court record for which the court reporter is directly responsible; prepares daily transcripts as needed; and provides transcripts of proceedings on request of parties or by the court, pursuant to applicable codes.</div><div></div><div><br>
5. Depending on the assignment, ensures Realtime text provided is compatible with litigation support software.</div><div></div><div><br>
6. Changes assignments on short notice or works temporarily on assignments at various Justice Centers.</div><div></div><div><br>
7. Attends and participates in professional meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Court Reporting; and performs other related duties as assigned.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
OFFICIAL ASSIGNMENT COURT REPORTER</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>REQUIRED LICENSE(S)</b></div><div>
Passage of the State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) Examinations and possession of a valid California CSR License. With acceptable history with the CSR Board of California or the District Court of Appeal.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><div>
(a) Possession of a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification.</div><div>
(b) Broad reporting experience (e.g., preliminary hearings, civil trials, criminal trials, complex litigation, complex criminal proceedings, juvenile proceedings, appeal transcripts, special transcripts, etc.)</div><div>
(c) Experience in preparing daily transcripts.</div><div>
(d) Prepared transcripts for the District Court of Appeal or any other appellate courts.</div><div>
(e) Registered Merit Reporter certification (RMR).</div><div>
(f) Realtime Reporting certification (CRR).</div><div>
(g) California Certificate in Realtime Reporting (CCRR)</div><div>
(h) Certified Realtime Generalist (CRG)</div><div>
(i) Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR)</div><div>
(j) Certificate of Merit (CM)</div><div>
(k) Realtime Verbatim Reporter (RVR)</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>APPLICATION PROCESS</b></div><div>
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. .</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SELECTION PROCESS</b></div><div><b>
STEP 1:</b> Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. It is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
STEP 2:</b> Candidates will be required to provide a copy of a recent transcript (e.g., within the last six (6) months as part of the recruitment process). Those candidates passing the transcript review and an oral exam will be referred to step 3 in the selection process.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
STEP 3:</b> Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.</div><div></div><div><br>
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS</b></div><div>
Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ELIGIBLE LIST</b></div><div>
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
STATUS NOTIFICATIONS</b></div><div>
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com/.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
E-VERIFY</b></div><div>
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
QUESTIONS?</b></div><div>
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ernest Montoya at emontoya@occourts.org. .</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
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<br><p></p><div><div><div><div>are numerous discount programs available to Court employees. These include, but are not limited to discounts on hearing aids, pet insurance, local attractions, technology products, wellness services and gym memberships.<br>
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<b>ONLINE PRIVACY BENEFIT:</b> Employees may elect to enroll in a voluntary online privacy protection plan provided by IronWall360. This benefit helps protect employee&rsquo;s online privacy by searching the Internet and locating any personal information and making sure it is removed.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

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