Distribution across 38 profiles.
Middle half of Copy Editors score between 52% and 60%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 49%
67% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work78%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen12%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person10%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Copy Editor, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Proofreading written content (e.g., articles, blog posts, marketing copy) for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors
30%DD
76%
Clarifying ambiguous or unclear phrasing by rewriting sentences or suggesting revisions to authors
deep expertisesocial element
27%DD
30%
Collaborating with writers, designers, and other stakeholders to discuss edits, provide feedback, and finalize content
deep expertisesocial core
13%AA
10%
Fact-checking names, dates, statistics, and other details to ensure accuracy in the content
10%AD
36%
Formatting documents for publication, including adjusting headings, fonts, spacing, and other layout elements
8%DD
66%
Ensuring consistency in style, tone, and formatting according to specific guidelines (e.g., AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or in-house style guides)
7%DD
58%
Checking for plagiarism or unintentional duplication of content using tools or manual review
3%DD
86%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Ensuring consistency in style, tone, and formatting according to specific guidelines (e.g., AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or in-house style guides)
30%DD
53%
Proofreading written content (e.g., articles, blog posts, marketing copy) for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors
30%DD
93%
Clarifying ambiguous or unclear phrasing by rewriting sentences or suggesting revisions to authors
deep expertisesocial element
19%DD
29%
Fact-checking names, dates, statistics, and other details to ensure accuracy in the content
9%AD
36%
Collaborating with writers, designers, and other stakeholders to discuss edits, provide feedback, and finalize content
deep expertisesocial element
8%AA
5%
Checking for plagiarism or unintentional duplication of content using tools or manual review
0%DD
93%
Formatting documents for publication, including adjusting headings, fonts, spacing, and other layout elements
0%DD
66%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Proofreading written content (e.g., articles, blog posts, marketing copy) for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors
45%DD
90%
Ensuring consistency in style, tone, and formatting according to specific guidelines (e.g., AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or in-house style guides)
24%DD
96%
Clarifying ambiguous or unclear phrasing by rewriting sentences or suggesting revisions to authors
deep expertisesocial element
16%DD
32%
Fact-checking names, dates, statistics, and other details to ensure accuracy in the content
deep expertise
10%AD
24%
Collaborating with writers, designers, and other stakeholders to discuss edits, provide feedback, and finalize content
some context neededsocial core
0%AA
0%
Checking for plagiarism or unintentional duplication of content using tools or manual review
0%DD
92%
Formatting documents for publication, including adjusting headings, fonts, spacing, and other layout elements
0%DD
66%
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