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?
Executive housekeeper
21%
#417 / 623
View rankingExecutive housekeeper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Roster, checklists and linen logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Rounds, standards and VIP rooms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Room team, shifts and conflict.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Front desk, maintenance and complaints.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Inventory, minibar and lost-and-found.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not handing a dirty room to a guest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Roster, checklists and linen logs
- Rounds, standards and VIP rooms
- Room team, shifts and conflict
- Front desk, maintenance and complaints
- Inventory, minibar and lost-and-found
- Not handing a dirty room to a guest
- gobernanta
- ama de llaves
- executive housekeeper
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5151