Editors
Of the 11 tasks studied for Editors, 0 (0%) are in the Automation Green Light zone, AI can largely do them and workers want it. Across all tasks, workers want about 0% automated. The typical task scores 2.06/5 for worker desire and 2.74/5 for AI capability.
All 11 tasks, most-wanted first
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
Low Prioritywant 2.5 · AI 2.33Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Red Lightwant 2.4 · AI 4.33Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
Low Prioritywant 2.38 · AI 2.33Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
Low Prioritywant 2.33 · AI 2Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Low Prioritywant 2.3 · AI 3Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Low Prioritywant 2 · AI 2.33Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
Low Prioritywant 1.89 · AI 2.33Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
Low Prioritywant 1.8 · AI 2.33Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.
Low Prioritywant 1.75 · AI 2.67Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
Red Lightwant 1.67 · AI 3.5Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
Low Prioritywant 1.6 · AI 3