Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Lighting technician?
Rigs and runs lighting for stage or screen.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Lighting technician
18%
AI or a robot can already do 18% of this job.
#94 / 103
View rankingLighting technician
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Plot and programmingEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 25% | 35% | +8.8 |
Rig and focusEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 50% | 12% | +6 |
The showEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 15% | +2.3 |
IncidentsEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- ICT software specifications
- multimedia systems
- teamwork principles
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- load equipment
- work ergonomically
- set up multimedia equipment
- work safely with machines
- manage sound quality
- use personal protection equipment
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4015.00· ESCO/ISCO 3521
IS WORK OVER?
Economist
30%
#38 / 103
View rankingEconomist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Clean data, estimate and produce tables.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft notes, briefs and a first paper.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Choose model, assumptions and robustness.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Present to a client, ministry or board.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Read the political context and data quality.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Clean data, estimate and produce tables
- Draft notes, briefs and a first paper
- Choose model, assumptions and robustness
- Present to a client, ministry or board
- Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers
- economista
- economist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2631