New York City Hearing Reporters

Acolad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a part-time hearing reporter in the vibrant New York City. This role offers the chance to engage directly with live proceedings, ensuring accurate audio recordings and maintaining logs for transcription. With a diverse team and a commitment to innovation, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing our operations. Ideal candidates will have some audio experience and a knack for problem-solving. If you're looking for a dynamic work environment where your contributions matter, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor live audio recordings and log speaker order.
• Basic knowledge of audio recording software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live proceedings and manage audio recordings.
• Set up recording kits and troubleshoot audio issues.

Skills

Audio recording monitoring

Communication skills

Troubleshooting audio problems

Basic math skills

Education

1 to 2 years related experience

Training in audio recording preferred

Tools

Audio recording software

Zoom

Job description

Acolad, Inc. USA is looking for Part-time hearing reporters to join our team in New York City.

Hearing reporters are primarily responsible for monitoring live proceedings for the client and enabling recordings on and off as the parties elect to go on and off the record, in addition to maintaining a log of the order of speakers during the proceedings.

Must be available to work at least three (3) days a week and able to attend in-person hearings in the New York metropolitan area.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Merging two phone conference lines via mobile phone.
• Setting up the portable recording kit on client premises.
• Starting and stopping/pausing recording at client’s direction.
• Monitoring audio recordings while in process.
• Troubleshooting any audio problems as they occur, whether operational or equipment-based.
• Logging the order of speakers in the proceedings to provide a reference for transcription team.
• Completion of paperwork.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Audio experience preferred, but not necessary.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret audio materials and technical procedures. Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from managers and clients.

Mathmatical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge of audio recording software and hardware. (You will receive training in the use of the required audio hardware.)
• A computer/electronic device that can complete electronic MS documents.
• Familiarity with Zoom.

Make an Impact: You have an opportunity to influence the profitability and success of the company. Your expertise drives best practices, procedure optimization, and staff growth and development.

Diversity and Fun: Every day we forge relationships across our team of diverse individuals. An eclectic mix of linguists, geeks, techies, bookworms, movie buffs, musicians, foodies, athletes, baristas, homebodies, adventurers, travelers, and very good people.