Automation index

How much of a Lighting technician’s job can AI already do?

Rigs and runs lighting for stage or screen.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

18%

AI can already do 18% of this job.

#591 / 643

Lighting technician

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
Plot and programming Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	25%	35%	+8.8
Rig and focus Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	50%	12%	+6
The show Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	15%	+2.3
Incidents Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	10%	12%	+1.2
Total	100%		18%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

20%

#457 / 643

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	42%	+7.6
Promo, contracts and riders. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	30%	+4.8
Play live and read the floor. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	8%	+1.9
Room sound, desk and technical faults. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Venue, talent buyer and crowd. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Brand, touring and own catalogue. Estimate No 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