Media Technical Directors/Managers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 13 (87%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (13%)

• Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• 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.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.Little or no AI speed-up · core task