Automation index
How much of a Radio host’s job can AI already do?
A rundown and a clip come earlier. Filling the air when the line drops does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Radio host
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#347 / 633
View rankingRadio host
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Rundown, clips and a first script.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
On air, interviews and a silence that weighs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Guests, producer and real time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Edit, podcast and the show’s socials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Voice, shifts and not going blank.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not saying something you cannot take back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Rundown, clips and a first script
- Guests, producer and real time
- Edit, podcast and the show’s socials
- Voice, shifts and not going blank
- Not saying something you cannot take back
- locutor
- locutora
- radio host
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2656
IS WORK OVER?
Sound technician
18%
#582 / 633
View rankingSound technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Patch, rider and a first check.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Mix, mic and not let it feed back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Stage, in-ears and quick changes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Artist, director and production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cables, spares and strike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not leaving a gig mute.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Patch, rider and a first check
- Mix, mic and not let it feed back
- Stage, in-ears and quick changes
- Artist, director and production
- Cables, spares and strike
- Not leaving a gig mute
- tecnico de sonido
- sonidista
- sound technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4014.00· ESCO/ISCO 3521