SOC 27-4032
Film and Video Editors
Risk Score
⚠️48/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥28,860
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$71K
$39K – $146K
Projected Growth
📈+4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖74/100
High exposure
💡 Film and Video Editors face a risk score of 48/100 — 4 points above the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $71K ($25K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 48/100, Film and Video Editors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 28,860 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity and physical artistry and hands-on creative execution to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Film and Video Editors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI video editing and post-production automation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
Original creative vision and artistic direction
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 80% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 80% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 76% |