Not Very Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Editors:
33.6%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forEditors
$77,920 median salary•7,900 annual openings•SOC Code: 27-3041.00
Editors are less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
Editing is labeled "Not Very Resilient" because a large chunk of the day-to-day work, including spellchecking, grammar fixes, summarizing content, and even generating story ideas, is already being handled by AI tools that are cheap and getting better fast. On top of that, newsrooms are under serious financial pressure, and many publishers are using AI as a reason to cut editing jobs, which means fewer opportunities overall even as the tools improve.
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This role is not very resilient
Editing is labeled "Not Very Resilient" because a large chunk of the day-to-day work, including spellchecking, grammar fixes, summarizing content, and even generating story ideas, is already being handled by AI tools that are cheap and getting better fast. On top of that, newsrooms are under serious financial pressure, and many publishers are using AI as a reason to cut editing jobs, which means fewer opportunities overall even as the tools improve.
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Editors
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Latest AI news for Editors
These articles highlight how AI is transforming editing careers while emphasizing the importance of human creativity and adaptability. For instance, Adobe's new AI tools in Premiere Pro promise to enhance editors' efficiency, allowing more time for creative input. Meanwhile, a Google editor shares how her humanities background gave her an edge as AI took on routine tasks, showcasing that critical thinking and unique perspectives remain invaluable. Embracing AI as a tool can lead to resilience in the evolving landscape of editing.
What WYSIWYG editors can teach us about AI and jobs
martech.org • 9/20/2026
From WYSIWYG editors to vibe coding, technology keeps shifting where human skills matter rather than simply eliminating them.
Frontiers launches unique AI practical guidance for researchers, editors, and reviewers, and calls for policy evolution
www.frontiersin.org • 4/13/2026
Frontiers released unique-in-publishing AI guidance covering the entire publication lifecycle – from researchers to editors and peer...
I'm an editor at Google. AI has taken over some of my work, but my humanities degree gave me an unexpected edge.
www.businessinsider.com • 3/23/2026
An editorial lead at Google explains how AI impacted her work and how her English degree provided a unique edge in the age of AI.
Adobe unveils new AI-powered video editing tools for Premiere
www.engadget.com • 1/20/2026
Adobe has announced updates for Premiere and After Effects, including new AI-powered tools that are meant to speed up your video editing...
Introducing new AI-powered features and workflow enhancements in Premiere Pro and After Effects 25.2
blog.adobe.com • 4/2/2025
At NAB 2025, Adobe is delivering a new version of Premiere Pro with AI features designed to help editors work faster and be more creative.
More Career Info
Career: Editors
They improve written content by checking for errors, making sure it reads well, and ensuring it fits the right style and purpose.
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Features Editor · Newspaper Copy Editor · Opinions Page Editor · Sports Editor · Acquisitions Editor · Assignment Editor · Business Editor · Legal Editor · Publishing Editor · Science Editor
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$77,920
Jobs (2025)
105,000
Growth (2025-35)
-1.1%
Annual Openings
7,900
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments.
2
Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.
3
Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
4
Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.
5
Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
6
Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
7
Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
