Desktop publisher
Uses computer software to format text and graphics so they are ready to be published.
Will AI replace desktop publisher jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 90 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 46% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Convert files for print or the internet using software
- Type text and choose type size, style, column width, and spacing
- Edit graphics and photos by retouching, masking, and other image editing
What stays human
- Enter scanned or digital data into prepress computer systems
- Watch the screen for work in progress and make changes as needed
- Prepare sample layouts for approval
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -14.5%. Typical pay: $55,290 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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