Automation index
How much of a Video editor’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already spin variants and assemble a first cut. Deciding what works, what ships, and why, is still direction.
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Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Video editor
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#96 / 623
View rankingVideo editor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Mark frames where a particular shot or piece of sound is to begin or end.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.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. | 48% | 28% | +13.4 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- personal directing styles
- film production process
- graphic design
- motion graphics
- ICT software specifications
- multimedia systems
- follow work schedule
- consult with producer
- watch scenes
- put uncut recordings into computer
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4032.00· ESCO/ISCO 2654
IS WORK OVER?
Hearing aid technician
24%
#281 / 623
View rankingHearing aid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Audiometry, thresholds and the fitting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Take the mould, trial and the one who hates the whistle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Program, verify and retune the aid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Repair, batteries and aftercare.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Explain, family and the stigma of the device.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That they actually hear, and not taking the aid back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fit hearing aids
- take earmoulds
- audiometry
- program aids
- verify gain
- repair aids
- hearing thresholds
- aftercare
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2092.00· ESCO/ISCO 3214