Authors, writers and translators
Authors, writers and translators write, edit and evaluate literary material for publication excluding material for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals but including scripts and narrative for film, TV, radio and computer games and animations; and translate spoken and written statements into different languages.
Task Bundle Breakdown
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Task-by-Task Breakdown
Every task scored individually — sorted highest to lowest AI exposure
writes instruction manuals and user guides, technical reports, catalogues and indexes, prepares sales literature and writes technical articles for trade journals
AI tools like ChatGPT and specialised platforms like Scribe can draft technical documentation, user guides, and sales copy from structured inputs, with humans mainly reviewing for accuracy and tone.
converts documents or spoken statements from original or source language into another language
AI translation tools like DeepL and GPT-4 produce high-quality translations for many language pairs, though human translators remain essential for nuance, cultural adaptation, and specialist domains.
selects material for publication, checks style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranges for any necessary revisions and checks proof copies before printing
AI tools like Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Claude can flag grammar, style inconsistencies, and factual errors at scale, significantly speeding up editorial review, though final editorial judgment remains human.
determines subject matter and researches as necessary by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, observing etc.
AI tools like Perplexity or ChatGPT can accelerate research by summarising sources and identifying leads, but human judgment is essential for evaluating credibility, conducting interviews, and observing real-world events.
generates and develops creative ideas for literary material
Generative AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT can brainstorm ideas and suggest narrative directions, but original creative vision, voice, and cultural resonance still require human authorship.
provides communication support for the hard of hearing or the visually impaired
AI captioning tools like Otter.ai and live transcription services assist with accessibility support, but real-time human interpreters and communication support workers are still needed for accuracy and responsiveness in live settings.
negotiates contracts with freelance agents and with buyer on behalf of writer
AI can help draft contract templates or summarise terms, but negotiation requires interpersonal skills, relationship management, and legal judgment that AI cannot replicate.
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Authors, writers and translators
This is not a pay rise — it's 745.7 hours of productive capacity that AI could return to you, valued at your current rate.
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.