Gen Z Makes Stenography Cool Again

Gen Z is turning stenography into the next breakout career trend—thanks to viral TikToks, Instagram reels, and a renewed thirst for independence. With stylish “day-in-the-life” videos, real-time steno tutorials, and six-figure salary reveals, they’re transforming a centuries-old profession into a modern lifestyle brand. Court reporting has never looked this cool—and it’s Gen Z who’s putting it back on the map.

Why Court Reporters Don’t Owe Agencies Loyalty—And Why That’s Okay

In a post-COVID world, court reporters are redefining their roles—not as agency staff, but as independent professionals. Remote work isn’t laziness; it’s survival. Agencies profiting off outdated loyalty narratives forget that freelancers have overhead, choices, and value. We’re not driving two hours for 16 pages anymore—and we’re done apologizing for it. The industry has changed. We adapted. Time for everyone else to catch up.