A stenotype reporter, or stenographer, uses a steno machine and a specialized keyboarding language with translation software to produce a raw translation file (unedited).  Sometimes we strike only one key at a time; but usually we are using many keys simultaneously, sometimes just stroking out the words phonetically, but usually using brief forms, squeezes, and macros, that write multiple words all at once. 

A stenotype reporter learns at a community college or private school offering either a BA or AA degree or certificate, and takes medical, legal, ethics, and grammar classes in addition to learning machine stenography.  It is becoming increasingly common that some courses are offered online as well.

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