Audio and Video Technicians
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 780 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 79% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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