27-4031.00

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

6.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will significantly reshape this role

Safer than 62% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 60% probability of automation for this role
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62%
of jobs safer
393
jobs riskier than this
+1.2%
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.

AI-powered automated camera systems and director AI tools (like those used in sports broadcasting) can track subjects and compose shots automatically, reducing demand for human camera operators in some production contexts. Live news, narrative film production, documentary work requiring judgment about what to capture, and operating in complex physical environments still need skilled human operators. Through 2027 this role faces moderate disruption from automated studio cameras; however, location production, live events, and narrative storytelling remain resilient niches.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$68,810
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.2%
Little or no change
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 3 / 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 (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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Moderate Risk
66% automation risk

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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 →