Automation index
How much of a Journalist’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already prep materials, sort notes, and write a first summary. The class, the source, and the patient still need someone in the room.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Journalist
30%
AI can already do 30% of this job.
#52 / 623
View rankingJournalist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 55% | 28% | +15.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- write news
- interview
- check sources
- search engines
- scientific research methodology
- proofread text
- consult information sources
- read articles
- search databases
- develop professional network
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2642
IS WORK OVER?
Chief executive
20%
#442 / 623
View rankingChief executive
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reports, dashboards and board notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Prep committees, agendas and follow-ups.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Decide strategy, investment and cuts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Lead the exec team and conflicts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Talk to investors, unions and press.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Represent the company and own the miss.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Reports, dashboards and board notes
- Prep committees, agendas and follow-ups
- Decide strategy, investment and cuts
- Lead the exec team and conflicts
- Talk to investors, unions and press
- Represent the company and own the miss
- directivo
- ceo
- director general
- consejero delegado
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 1120