Automation index
How much of a DJ’s job can AI already do?
A setlist and a recut come earlier. Reading a floor at 3 a.m., and not killing the dance, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
DJ
20%
AI can already do 20% of this job.
#448 / 633
View rankingDJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep crates, edits and setlists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Promo, contracts and riders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Play live and read the floor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Room sound, desk and technical faults.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Venue, talent buyer and crowd.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Brand, touring and own catalogue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Prep crates, edits and setlists
- Promo, contracts and riders
- Play live and read the floor
- Room sound, desk and technical faults
- Venue, talent buyer and crowd
- Brand, touring and own catalogue
- pinchadiscos
- disc jockey
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2042.00· ESCO/ISCO 2652
IS WORK OVER?
Video editor
28%
#96 / 633
View rankingVideo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Mark frames where a particular shot or piece of sound is to begin or end.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 48% | 28% | +13.4 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- personal directing styles
- film production process
- graphic design
- motion graphics
- ICT software specifications
- multimedia systems
- follow work schedule
- consult with producer
- watch scenes
- put uncut recordings into computer
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4032.00· ESCO/ISCO 2654