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Arts officers, producers and directors

Arts officers, producers and directors assume creative, financial and organisational responsibilities in the production and direction of television and radio programmes, films, stage presentations, content for other media, and the promotion and exhibition of other creative activities.

Broadcast editorFilm editorProduction assistant (broadcasting)Studio managerTelevision producerVideo production assistant
£39,643
median salary
£30,051 – £49,850
116,900
currently employed
135,684
projected 2035
Strong growth
7 tasks scored5 AI Assists2 Human-Led

Task Bundle Breakdown

How AI interacts with this occupation's task bundle

71%
29%
0%
AI automates
71%
AI assists
29%
Human-led

Task-by-Task Breakdown

Every task scored individually — sorted highest to lowest AI exposure

67

breaks script into scenes and formulates a shooting schedule that will be most economical in terms of time, location and sets

AI Assists

AI scheduling tools like StudioBinder or Movie Magic can automate scene breakdowns and optimise shooting schedules based on location, cast availability, and budget constraints.

67

prepares rehearsal and production schedule for main events, design of sets and costumes, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals

AI Assists

AI-powered project management tools like Notion AI or Monday.com can draft and optimise rehearsal and production schedules, flagging conflicts and dependencies automatically.

56

ensures necessary equipment, props, performers and technical staff are on set when required

AI Assists

AI-integrated production management platforms can track logistics, send automated reminders, and flag resourcing gaps, though human coordination and on-the-ground judgment remain essential.

56

selects, contracts, markets and arranges for the presentation and/or distribution of performance, visual and heritage arts

AI Assists

AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva AI can assist with marketing copy, audience targeting strategies, and distribution planning, though relationship management and curatorial judgment remain human-led.

44

chooses writers, scripts, technical staff and performers, and assumes overall responsibility for completion of project on time and within budget

AI Assists

AI tools like ChatGPT can assist with evaluating scripts and shortlisting candidates, but the creative judgment, relationship-building, and final hiring decisions remain deeply human.

33

manages health and safety issues

Human-Led

AI can assist with generating risk assessment documentation and checklists, but legal responsibility, site-specific judgment, and real-time safety decisions require human oversight.

22

directs actors, designers, camera team, sound crew and other production and technical staff to achieve desired effects

Human-Led

Real-time direction of performers and crew requires physical presence, interpersonal sensitivity, and creative intuition that AI cannot replicate on set.

ROI Calculator

Arts officers, producers and directors

11.2hrs
saved per week
540hrs
per year ≈ 14.4 weeks
£11,893
salary-equivalent capacity freed per year

This is not a pay rise — it's 540 hours of productive capacity that AI could return to you, valued at your current rate.

£28,316
value at risk — 71% of role exposed to AI

The portion of your current salary tied to tasks AI can automate or augment. Not a prediction of job loss — a signal of where your role is changing fastest.

How is this calculated?▾

Task weights — each task is weighted by its O*NET frequency rating. Where frequency data is absent, equal weighting is applied.

AI time reduction — tasks scored as "AI Automates" assume 80% time saving; "AI Assists" assumes 40%; "Human-Led" assumes 5%.

Salary equivalent — annual hours saved × (salary ÷ 1,800 working hours/year).

Value at risk — salary × share of role time in AI-automate or AI-assist tasks.

Figures are indicative estimates for planning purposes, not guarantees of productivity gain or job loss risk.