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?
Copywriter
26%
#210 / 633
View rankingCopywriter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 21% | 28% | +5.9 |
Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 19% | 22% | +4.2 |
Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Present drafts and ideas to clients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Invent names for products and write the slogans that appear on packaging, brochures and other promotional material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product's selling features should be promoted.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 2% | 48% | +1 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- musical genres
- musical notation
- music literature
- musical theory
- copyright legislation
- study music
- write songs
- match lyrics to mood of melody
- write to a deadline
- create a rhyme scheme structure
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3043.00· ESCO/ISCO 2641