Automation index
How much of a Screenwriter’s job can AI already do?
A bible and a treatment come earlier. Knowing which scene cuts, which joke lives, and what the showrunner wants do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Screenwriter
26%
AI can already do 26% of this job.
#203 / 633
View rankingScreenwriter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Bibles, treatments and sequence breakdowns.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 48% | +9.6 |
Dialogue, variants and fast rewrites.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 40% | +8 |
Writers’ room and showrunner notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Fit to budget, locations and cast.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Pitch, sale and studio relationship.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Decide tone, cut and what is not written.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Bibles, treatments and sequence breakdowns
- Dialogue, variants and fast rewrites
- Writers’ room and showrunner notes
- Fit to budget, locations and cast
- Pitch, sale and studio relationship
- Decide tone, cut and what is not written
- guionista
- screenwriter
- script
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3043.00· ESCO/ISCO 2641
IS WORK OVER?
Retail salesperson
28%
#91 / 633
View rankingRetail salesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 46% | 28% | +12.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sales argumentation
- characteristics of products
- e-commerce systems
- product comprehension
- types of written press
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- carry out products preparation
- operate cash register
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- examine merchandise
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 5223