ISCO-08 2642
Journalists
82.7%
ADI · 101st of 433 · 95% interval 72.2–92.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 82.7% of the task time of journalists, and finish 13.3% alone.
ADI · partial or full82.7%
101st of 433 · interval 72.2–92.0
ADI3 · full delegation13.3%
31st of 433 · interval 3.5–24.6
ADIs · share of time59.3%
61st of 433 · interval 54.1–64.3
Evidence51
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.9 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 1.4%L1Augmentation · 15.9%L2Partial delegation · 69.4%L3Full delegation · 13.3%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
51 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.Editors | 3.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 90% | 45 min | – |
| Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.Editors | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Trust and care |
| Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.Editors | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.Editors · supplemental task | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.Editors | 3.0% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.3 h | – |
| Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.Editors | 3.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.1 h | – |
| Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.Editors | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.Editors | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value.Editors · supplemental task | 2.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.Editors | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.Editors | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Write text, such as stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.Editors | 2.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 2.5 h | – |
| Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 68% | 2.3 h | – |
| Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 36 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.Editors · supplemental task | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 1.5 h | – |
| Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.Editors | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.1 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments.Editors · supplemental task | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 5.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 52 min | Trust and care |
| Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.Editors | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 25 min | Trust and care |
| Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.Editors · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.3 h | – |
| Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.5 h | Trust and care |
| Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.9% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 45 min | – |
| Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.Editors | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Trust and care |
| Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Trust and care |
| Review written, audio, or video copy, and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 42 min | – |
| Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.7% | L3 | L3L3 | 78% | 52 min | – |
| Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 45 min | – |
| Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Photograph or videotape news events.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 40 min | Trust and care |
| Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 25 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take pictures or video, and process them for inclusion in a story.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 2.0 h | – |
| Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | – |
| Arrange for copyright permissions.Editors · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assign stories to other reporters or duties to production staff.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.Editors · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 3.5 h | Trust and care |
| Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location.Editors · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L3L2 | 80% | 5.0 h | – |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 82.7% | 77 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.649 | 92 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.152 | 85 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 14 | 8 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.613 | 94 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.228 | 87 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (26)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Economists 2631 | 94.5 | |
| Authors and related writers 2641 | 92.9 | |
| Translators, interpreters and other linguists 2643 | 89.3 | |
| Philosophers, historians and political scientists 2633 | 88.4 | |
| Lawyers 2611 | 83.3 | |
| Legal professionals not elsewhere classified 2619 | 80.8 | |
| Announcers on radio, television and other media 2656 | 80.2 | |
| Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals 2632 | 76.4 | |
| Archivists and curators 2621 | 71.6 | |
| Film, stage and related directors and producers 2654 | 69.1 | |
| Psychologists 2634 | 66.1 | |
| Judges 2612 | 63.1 |
Dashed line: journalists (82.7%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Journalists (ISCO-08 2642), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2642
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Journalists (ISCO-08 2642)}
}Machine-readable
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