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27-2012.05

Media Technical Directors/Managers

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

1.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 11% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 2% probability of automation for this role
paper →
11%
of jobs safer
911
jobs riskier than this
+4.9%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Media technical directors and managers oversee live broadcast and production technical operations where split-second decisions, equipment coordination, and real-time problem-solving are central. AI tools are automating some broadcast graphics, camera switching (AI director systems like Vizrt's Viz AI), and post-production tasks. The live event coordination, crew management, and editorial judgment functions remain human-dependent. Through 2027, AI will reduce crew sizes in some broadcast contexts but the oversight and decision-making role of technical directors remains necessary.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$83,480
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.9%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →