Writer or author
Creates written material such as scripts, stories, and advertisements.
Will AI replace writer or author jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 100 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 25% 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
- Plan outlines for projects and organize material to match
- Revise writing to meet your standards and satisfy clients and publishers
- Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and promotional material
What stays human
- Research facts and authentic details from sources like news and interviews
- Research and interview to decide which selling points to promote
- Consult with sales and marketing staff on style and length of ads
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -0.3%. Typical pay: $76,910 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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