Audio/Visual Technician - Digital Reporter

Put your audio/video skills to work in a high-demand professional career within the legal industry. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with audio/visual experience to join our team as a Digital Reporter. In this role, you will use professional digital audio equipment to capture the verbatim record of depositions and other legal proceedings. 

Ideal candidates may come from backgrounds in AV production, live events, broadcasting, podcasting, recording technology, media operations, livestreaming, or other technical production environments.  

Entry Level - No prior reporting experience required. We provide you with all the support you need to be successful.  

Digital Reporters (DR)’s are not shorthand reporters or stenographers, and no stenographic tools or training is required. 

Responsibilities: 

• Setting up and operating professional digital audio equipment in legal proceedings  
• Capturing clear, high-quality recordings using professional audio technology 
• Monitoring audio quality and recording integrity throughout proceedings 
• Troubleshooting audio/video and connectivity issues as needed 
• Managing the proceedings as an independent arbiter of the record 
• Swearing in witnesses and acting as Notary of the State 
• Typing detailed, accurate annotations of case events and terminology to support transcription 

Requirements: 

• Obtain your own approved digital audio equipment 
• Obtain state notary 
• Complete quality development program 
• Have a minimum typing speed of at least 45 wpm 
• Familiarity with audio/video equipment, recording technology, livestreaming, production, broadcasting, or related technical fields preferred 

*Through every step, we’re there to support applicants through the entrance assessment and suggest outside digital reporting courses and certification. We’ll also connect you with peers and experts to compare digital reporting equipment and share tips about software use. 

We Offer: 

• Career in High Demand - Access to a wide pool of legal proceedings and opportunities across the US & Canada 

• Flexible Work Schedule - Choose assignments that fit your availability and set your own hours 

• Superior Engagement & Support - Ongoing mentorship, training resources, and an active reporter community 

• Competitive Hourly Compensation 

• Hybrid & In-Person Opportunities Available 

• Long-Term Career Growth in a Stable Industry 

Digital reporting with Veritext Legal Solutions is an exciting opportunity to transition your technical and production skills into a dynamic career with tremendous growth potential. 

Apply Today! 

As a qualified digital reporter and independent contractor, you are automatically eligible to accept a variety of assignments of your choosing.

Litigation continues to increase nationwide, Veritext is investing in developing the workforce necessary to support the rapidly growing demand for deposition officer - and we'll support you every step of the quick & easy process to becoming eligible to do the job.