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?
Roofer
16%
#603 / 623
View rankingRoofer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Measure, order material and set out slopes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Tile, waterproof and finish ridges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Heights, anchors and weather.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Site, client and not cracking tiles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Logs, quantities and extras.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Not leaving a leak the first winter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Measure, order material and set out slopes
- Tile, waterproof and finish ridges
- Heights, anchors and weather
- Site, client and not cracking tiles
- Logs, quantities and extras
- Not leaving a leak the first winter
- techador
- cubiertas
- roofer
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2181.00· ESCO/ISCO 7111