Film and Video Editors

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

O*NET-SOC code: 27-4032.00

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
High· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery high
Group-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
Source dataset (XLSX download)
Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.223
0.000Range of values carried here0.745
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
Source dataset (CSV download)
Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.37
0.09Range of values carried here0.70
Group-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
Source dataset (PDF download)

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

Show 14 hidden tasks

23 rated tasks · 21 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (91.3%)

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
1 rated task is not in the O*NET 31.0 task list; its score is kept as published for O*NET 27.2.

Source: OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release: gh-main-0471612
License: MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Task (O*NET 20.1)	Claude.aiRaw / share %
Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements. 27-4032.00	0.053341.9
Program computerized graphic effects. 27-4032.00	0.032425.5
Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions. 27-4032.00	0.00826.5
Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment. 27-4032.00	0.00745.8
Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product. 27-4032.00	0.00614.8
Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story. 27-4032.00	0.00574.5
Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary. 27-4032.00	0.00534.2
Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers. 27-4032.00	0.00443.5
Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product. 27-4032.00	0.00423.3

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
Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements. O*NET Task ID 4051	1.0
Program computerized graphic effects. O*NET Task ID 4059	1.0
Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible. O*NET Task ID 4050	0.5
Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment. O*NET Task ID 4052	0.5
Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story. O*NET Task ID 4053	0.5
Mark frames where a particular shot or piece of sound is to begin or end. O*NET Task ID 4054	0.5
Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films. O*NET Task ID 4055	0.5
Verify key numbers and time codes on materials. O*NET Task ID 4056	0.5
Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers. O*NET Task ID 4057	0.5
Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary. O*NET Task ID 4058	0.5
Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product. O*NET Task ID 4060	0.5
Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product. O*NET Task ID 4061	0.5
Record needed sounds or obtain them from sound effects libraries. O*NET Task ID 4062	0.5
Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions. O*NET Task ID 4063	0.5
Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments. O*NET Task ID 4064	0.5
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities. O*NET Task ID 4065	0.5
Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect. O*NET Task ID 4066	0.5
Develop post-production models for films. O*NET Task ID 4067	0.5
Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks. O*NET Task ID 4068	0.5
Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores. O*NET Task ID 4070	0.5
Estimate how long audiences watching comedies will laugh at each gag line or situation to space scenes appropriately. O*NET Task ID 4072	0.5
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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.

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (22)

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
Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.	Core
Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.	Core
Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.	Core
Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.	Core
Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.	Core
Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.	Core
Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.	Core
Program computerized graphic effects.	Core
Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.	Core
Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.	Core
Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments.	Core
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities.	Core
Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.	Core
Mark frames where a particular shot or piece of sound is to begin or end.	Supplemental
Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.	Supplemental
Record needed sounds or obtain them from sound effects libraries.	Supplemental
Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.	Supplemental
Develop post-production models for films.	Supplemental
Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks.	Supplemental
Conduct film screenings for directors and members of production staffs.	Supplemental
Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores.	Supplemental
Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors.	Supplemental

Employment outlook (BLS)

Employment, 2025: 39K
Projected employment, 2035: 41K
Change (2025–35): +3.7%
Median annual wage, 2025: $75,420
Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

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
29360	영상‧녹화 및 편집 기사	This occupation is narrower	confirmed
29380	미디어 콘텐츠 창작자	Related, not a match	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.

director of photographyESCO 2166.4.3This occupation is broader
Directors of photography are responsible for the visual interpretation of the script and all photography components of the film, including framing, colouring, lightning, style and locations. They create the visual look of the film or television programme and select the filming equipment, including the lens and filters. Directors of photography manage the visual equipment operators and lighting technicians. They work together with the video and motion picture director to achieve the desired effect.
motion picture film developerESCO 8132.1This occupation is broader
Motion picture film developers develop film material into visible videos and material. They develop the footage into different formats, such as 65-70mm and 8mm, and presentations, such as black and white and colour. They work small cine-films per request of clients.
video and motion picture editorESCO 2654.4This occupation is broader
Video and motion picture editors are responsible for the assembly and cutting of raw footage into a logically and aesthetically either for movies, television series, or domestic purposes. They reorganize scenes that have been shot and decide which special effects are needed. Video and motion picture editors work closely together with sound editors and music directors.
video artistESCO 2651.12This occupation is broader
Video artists create videos using analogue or digital techniques to obtain special effects, animation, or other animated visuals using films, videos, images, computer or other electronic tools.

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)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME code	ROME title (French)	Relation
L1507	Monteur / Monteuse vidéo	Same scopeprovisional
E1202	Opérateur / Opératrice de laboratoire cinématographique	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
3831	Técnicos de grabación audiovisual	This occupation is narrower

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
94532	Berufe in der Bild- und Tontechnik - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten	Overlapping, not the same
94533	Berufe in der Bild- und Tontechnik - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten	Overlapping, not the same

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)

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JSCO code	JSCO title (Japanese)	Relation
249	他に分類されない専門的職業従事者	This occupation is narrower

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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