Stenographer
そっきしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Stenographers are professionals who rapidly record spoken content in meetings, courtrooms, speeches, etc., using symbols or equipment, and accurately reproduce it as text.
Description
Stenographers use specialized shorthand symbols or electronic stenotype machines to rapidly take down spoken words in various settings such as courtrooms, meetings, and speeches, accurately transcribing them into text. The recorded content is used as official documents, minutes, or legal evidence, requiring high accuracy and speed. After taking down, they perform transcription from audio data, proofreading, editing, handling specialized terminology, and correcting misrecognitions. In recent years, while integration with speech recognition software has advanced, the importance of human proofreading and quality control remains high, demanding specialized knowledge and experience.
Future Outlook
While automation is advancing with the development of speech recognition technology, demand for stenographers handling specialized terminology and proofreading remains stable, though the overall market is in a gradual decline.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes accuracy / High concentration / Patient / Sharp observation
Work Style
Court employment / Freelance / Private companies / Remote
Career Path
Assistant stenographer → Stenographer → Senior stenographer / Chief stenographer → Stenography department manager → Freelance stenographer
Required Skills
Electronic stenotype machine operation / High-speed typing / Japanese document creation / Operation of shorthand symbols
Recommended Skills
Editing and proofreading / Legal knowledge / Speech recognition software / Word processor operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor mishearings can affect the accuracy of the records. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | There are many specialized terms unique to each courtroom or meeting, requiring continuous learning. |
| Stress Tolerance | Real-time transcription involves high tension and time constraints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required in transcription work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is almost no mathematical processing or quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Stenography Proficiency Test
Aliases
- Shorthand writer
- Stenographer
Related Jobs
- Court clerk
- Parliamentary recorder
- Transcription operator