SOC 27-2012
Producers and Directors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ37/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ145,270
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$83K
$43K โ $199K
Projected Growth
๐+4.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค85/100
High exposure
๐ก Producers and Directors face a risk score of 37/100 โ 7 points below the national average of 44. With 85/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $83K ($37K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Producers and Directors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 145,270 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in live performance and audience engagement and cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Producers and Directors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
AI-powered research and literature review tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Live performance and audience engagement
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Original creative vision and artistic direction
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Development environment software
Video creation and editing software
Music or sound editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 84% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 78% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 78% |