Media Technical Directors/Managers
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 27-2012.05
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
High· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.092
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.37
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only15 rated tasks · 13 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (86.7%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Tasks of O*NET-SOC 2010 occupation 27-2012.05 Technical Directors/Managers, linked to this occupation by the O*NET-SOC 2010 to 2019 crosswalk
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % |
|---|---|
Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.27-2012.05 | 0.002551.4 |
Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.27-2012.05 | 0.002348.6 |
| Not observed on any surface — 13 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | |
Test equipment to ensure proper operation. | —0 |
Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition. | —0 |
Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments. | —0 |
Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs. | —0 |
Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff. | —0 |
Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs. | —0 |
Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights. | —0 |
Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics. | —0 |
Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations. | —0 |
Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators. | —0 |
Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary. | —0 |
Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions. | —0 |
Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes. | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics.O*NET Task ID 3894 | 0.5 |
Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.O*NET Task ID 3896 | 0.5 |
Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.O*NET Task ID 3897 | 0.5 |
Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.O*NET Task ID 3898 | 0.5 |
Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.O*NET Task ID 3899 | 0.5 |
Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.O*NET Task ID 3900 | 0.5 |
Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.O*NET Task ID 3901 | 0.5 |
Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.O*NET Task ID 3902 | 0.5 |
Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.O*NET Task ID 3904 | 0.5 |
Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.O*NET Task ID 3905 | 0.5 |
Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.O*NET Task ID 3906 | 0.5 |
Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.O*NET Task ID 3907 | 0.5 |
Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.O*NET Task ID 3908 | 0.5 |
Test equipment to ensure proper operation.O*NET Task ID 3895 | 0.0 |
Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.O*NET Task ID 3903 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (15)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Test equipment to ensure proper operation. | Core |
| Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations. | Core |
| Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition. | Core |
| Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments. | Core |
| Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs. | Core |
| Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff. | Core |
| Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs. | Core |
| Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations. | Core |
| Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights. | Core |
| Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators. | Core |
| Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions. | Core |
| Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics. | Supplemental |
| Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary. | Supplemental |
| Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators. | Supplemental |
| Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes. | Supplemental |
0.13/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Test equipment to ensure proper operation. | E0 none |
| Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations. | E2 structured facilities |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 27-2012 group (Producers and directors), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 181K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 188K
- Change (2025–35)
- +4%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $90,360
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29312 | 기술 감독 | This occupation is narrower | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 2654Film, Stage and Related Directors and Producers
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Film, stage and related directors and producers oversee and control the technical and artistic aspects of motion pictures, television or radio productions and stage shows.
Tasks
- (a) choosing writers, studying scripts to determine artistic interpretation, and instructing actors on acting methods;
- (b) directing all aspects of dramatic productions on stage, television, radio or in motion pictures, including choice of actors, and final decisions concerning costumes, set designs, sound or lighting effects;
- (c) planning, organizing and controlling the various stages and scheduling involved in the production of presentations, motion pictures, television shows and radio programmes;
- (d) engaging and supervising all technical personnel, and determining the treatment, scope and scheduling of production;
- (e) maintaining production archives and negotiating royalties;
- (f) creating, planning, writing scripts for recording, videotaping and editing programmes;
- (g) supervising the positioning of scenery, props and lighting and sound equipment.
Example occupations
Documentary director · Film editor · Motion picture director · Photography director · Stage director · Technical director · Technical television or radio director · Theatre producer
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- broadcasting programme directorESCO 3435.5This occupation is broader
Broadcasting programme directors make the programme schedule. They decide how much broadcast time a programme gets and when it is aired, based on a few factors like, ratings, viewer demographics, etc.
- post-production supervisorESCO 2654.1This occupation is broader
Post-production supervisors oversee the whole post-production process. They work together with the music editor and video and motion picture editor. Post production supervisors help plan the production workflow to make sure the post production phase is included and budgeted for. They ensure that the final product is delivered and distributed.
- producerESCO 2654.2This occupation is broader
Producers are responsible for managing the production of music, motion pictures or series. They plan and coordinate all aspects of the production such as the direction, publication and financing. Producers oversee the production and manage all technical and logistic aspects of recording and editing.
- radio producerESCO 2654.3This occupation is broader
Radio producers are responsible for organising the making of radio shows. They oversee aspects of radio shows such as content, audio production, resource planning and personnel supervision.
- script supervisorESCO 3435.19This occupation is broader
Script supervisors are responsible for the continuity of the movie or television program. They watch every shot to make sure that it's according to the script. Script supervisors ensure that during editing the story makes visual and verbal sense and does not contain any continuity errors.
- video and motion picture directorESCO 2166.4.8This occupation is broader
Video and motion picture directors are responsible for the overall production of a movie or television program. They edit and translate the script into audiovisual images. Video and motion picture directors supervise and manage the film crew. They convey their creative vision on the actors, audio and video equipment operators, lighting technicians, etc and direct them. Video and motion picture directors also supervise the editing of the footage.
- video and motion picture producerESCO 2654.2.2This occupation is broader
Video and motion picture producers supervise the entire production of a movie or television programme. They select the scripts that will be turned into motion pictures or series. Video and motion picture producers find the financial means to make a movie or television series. They have the final decision on the whole project, from development and editing to distribution. During large-scale productions, video and motion picture producers can be part of a team of producers and may be responsible for some of these tasks.
- assistant video and motion picture directorESCO 3435.2Overlapping, not the same
Assistant video and motion picture directors are responsible for the organisation, scheduling and planning of the cast, crew and activities on a set. They assist the video and motion picture directors, maintain budgets and ensure that all production activities go according to schedule.
- technical directorESCO 2166.4.7Overlapping, not the same
Technical directors realise the artistic visions of the creators within technical constraints. They coordinate the operations of various production units, such as scene, wardrobe, sound and lighting, and make-up. They adapt the prototype and study the feasibility, implementation, operation and technical monitoring of the artistic project. They are also responsible for the stage equipment and technical equipment.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
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France classification links (ROME)
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| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| L1509 | Régisseur / Régisseuse de production | Overlapping, not the same |
| L1306 | Réalisateur / Réalisatrice audiovisuel | Related, not a match |
| L1316 | Conducteur / Conductrice d'antenne | Related, not a match |
| L1512 | Régisseur / Régisseuse de spectacles | Related, not a match |
| L1318 | Scripte de programmes audiovisuels | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
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| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2934 | Directores de cine, de teatro y afines | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| 3832 | Técnicos de radiodifusión | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 94593 | Aufsichtskräfte - Veranstaltungs-, Kamera- und Tontechnik | This occupation is narrower |
| 94514 | Berufe in der Veranstaltungs- und Bühnentechnik - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | 通信機器操作従事者 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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