Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
25 tasks analyzed
Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members. | - | - | - |
| Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene. | - | - | - |
| Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education. | - | - | - |
| Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes. | - | - | - |
| Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$83,480
per year
Mean Wage
$114,280
per year
Employment
145K
workers
Wage Range
$43,060 - $198,530
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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