Distribution across 38 profiles.
Middle half of News Editors score between 37% and 43%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 35%
45% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work80%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen20%
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-person0%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a News Editor, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Editing and rewriting articles for clarity, accuracy, style, and tone to ensure they meet publication standards and engage readers
deep expertisesocial element
24%DD
22%
Coordinating with reporters, photographers, and designers to plan and execute news coverage, including assigning stories and setting deadlines
deep expertisesocial core
17%AD
12%
Collaborating with other editors, senior management, or legal teams to address sensitive or controversial content and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards
some context neededsocial core
17%AD
14%
Writing headlines, subheadings, and captions that are attention-grabbing, accurate, and optimized for search engines or social media sharing
16%DD
64%
Fact-checking information in articles to ensure accuracy and credibility, including verifying sources, data, and quotes
9%DD
63%
Reviewing and selecting news stories from wire services, reporters, and other sources to determine which are most newsworthy and relevant for the audience
deep expertisesocial element
9%DD
26%
Monitoring breaking news and adjusting the news agenda or layout in real-time to prioritize urgent or developing stories
deep expertisesocial element
5%DD
26%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Editing and rewriting articles for clarity, accuracy, style, and tone to ensure they meet publication standards and engage readers
24%DD
51%
Reviewing and selecting news stories from wire services, reporters, and other sources to determine which are most newsworthy and relevant for the audience
deep expertisesocial element
20%DD
30%
Coordinating with reporters, photographers, and designers to plan and execute news coverage, including assigning stories and setting deadlines
deep expertisesocial core
17%AD
10%
Fact-checking information in articles to ensure accuracy and credibility, including verifying sources, data, and quotes
15%DD
70%
Monitoring breaking news and adjusting the news agenda or layout in real-time to prioritize urgent or developing stories
deep expertisesocial element
12%DD
30%
Writing headlines, subheadings, and captions that are attention-grabbing, accurate, and optimized for search engines or social media sharing
8%DD
60%
Collaborating with other editors, senior management, or legal teams to address sensitive or controversial content and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards
deep expertisesocial core
0%AD
6%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Editing and rewriting articles for clarity, accuracy, style, and tone to ensure they meet publication standards and engage readers
27%DD
50%
Writing headlines, subheadings, and captions that are attention-grabbing, accurate, and optimized for search engines or social media sharing
25%DD
87%
Coordinating with reporters, photographers, and designers to plan and execute news coverage, including assigning stories and setting deadlines
deep expertisesocial core
19%AD
7%
Reviewing and selecting news stories from wire services, reporters, and other sources to determine which are most newsworthy and relevant for the audience
deep expertisesocial element
10%DD
30%
Fact-checking information in articles to ensure accuracy and credibility, including verifying sources, data, and quotes
9%DD
45%
Monitoring breaking news and adjusting the news agenda or layout in real-time to prioritize urgent or developing stories
7%DD
49%
Collaborating with other editors, senior management, or legal teams to address sensitive or controversial content and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards
some context neededsocial core
0%AD
16%
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