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Will AI replace producers and directors?AI replacement risk 58% and how the work is changing

United States Film & Video Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$90,360
25th–75th pct. $62,670–$134,800
Top pay (est.)
$258,100
Top 10% $198,540
Pay in 5 years
$103,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$118,600est.
$102,000–$137,700
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
58%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.0%
12K openings / yr

Will AI replace Producers and Directors? AI replacement risk

58%
Moderate
Ranked #621 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Producers and Directors

Key skills

Coordination
4.5
Active Listening
4.4
Monitoring
4.2
Writing
4.2
Speaking
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.1
Time Management
4.1
Management of Personnel Resources
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Communications and Media
5.0
English Language
4.0
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Telecommunications
3.5
Administration and Management
3.2
Administrative
3.1
Fine Arts
3.0
Customer and Personal Service
2.8

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkThinking CreativelyCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting InformationCoordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningOriginalitySpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten Expression

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
57%
High school diploma
15%
Associate's degree
13%
Post-secondary certificate
11%
Some college
5%

Training before entry

1–3 months
27%
None / short demo
19%
3–6 months
14%
6–12 months
13%
1–2 years
11%
Up to 1 month
10%
4–10 years
6%

Related work experience

1–2 years
24%
4–6 years
20%
2–4 years
16%
8–10 years
14%
None
14%
6–12 months
8%
Over 10 years
2%
6–8 years
1%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.