Automation index
How much of a Book editor’s job can AI already do?
A reader’s report comes earlier. Backing a manuscript and getting it into bookshops do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Book editor
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#220 / 633
View rankingBook editor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Readers’ reports, selection and rejection.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Work the text with the author: structure and tone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
P&L, advances, contracts and the schedule.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Coordinate copy-edit, layout, cover and press.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
List, bookshops and the life of the title.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The editorial bet and owning the book.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- edit books
- readers’ reports
- work manuscripts
- negotiate advances
- build the list
- coordinate layout
- choose the cover
- get it into shops
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2641
IS WORK OVER?
Art director
23%
#294 / 633
View rankingArt director
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Moodboards, layouts and a first view.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Direct designers, photo and retouch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Client, brand and not saying yes to everything.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Production, print and digital.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Present, defend and cut.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not signing something that does not hold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Moodboards, layouts and a first view
- Direct designers, photo and retouch
- Production, print and digital
- Present, defend and cut
- Not signing something that does not hold
- director de arte
- art director
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166