Automation index

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

A move plot comes earlier. Changing the set in the black without taking anyone down do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#555 / 643

Stagehand

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, marks and the weight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Change, blackout and the one who is late. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Loads, pulleys and the one that slips. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Technical rehearsal and the one who walks the light. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The show, the surprise and not improvising loads. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Take nobody down, and the change on time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

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

IS WORK OVER?

31%

#32 / 643

Copy editor

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
Spelling, agreement and consistency. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Style, repetition and sentence rhythm. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Queries to the author, grey areas and the house style. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Second proofs, PDF and last-minute typos. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Deadlines with publisher, layout and translation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Judgement, not over-rewriting, and the typo that remains. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		31%

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