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Science Journalist
Based on 20 assessments
28%
Moderate risk
Average realistic automation risk across all Science Journalist profiles in the dataset.
Score spread
Distribution across 20 profiles.
Middle half of Science Journalists score between 26% and 31%.
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Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Science Journalist, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Interviewing scientists, researchers, and domain experts in person, by phone, or video to gather primary information and quotes for stories
deep expertise
social core
26%
AD
12%
Fact-checking claims, verifying data, and consulting with experts to ensure accuracy before publication
19%
AD
26%
Attending scientific conferences, lab visits, and press briefings to identify emerging stories and build source relationships
some context needed
social core
16%
AD
18%
Writing articles, features, and blog posts that translate technical research into clear language for general audiences
deep expertise
social element
15%
DD
27%
Pitching story ideas to editors, responding to feedback, and revising drafts based on editorial notes
deep expertise
social core
10%
AD
10%
Reading and synthesizing peer-reviewed papers, preprints, and research reports to understand complex findings and identify newsworthy angles
10%
DD
66%
Managing social media promotion of published articles and engaging with readers through comments and messages
some context needed
social core
0%
DD
25%
Interviewing scientists, researchers, and domain experts in person, by phone, or video to gather primary information and quotes for stories
deep expertise
social core
24%
AD
6%
Writing articles, features, and blog posts that translate technical research into clear language for general audiences
deep expertise
social element
23%
DD
23%
Fact-checking claims, verifying data, and consulting with experts to ensure accuracy before publication
16%
AD
35%
Reading and synthesizing peer-reviewed papers, preprints, and research reports to understand complex findings and identify newsworthy angles
13%
DD
62%
Managing social media promotion of published articles and engaging with readers through comments and messages
some context needed
social core
12%
DD
34%
Attending scientific conferences, lab visits, and press briefings to identify emerging stories and build source relationships
deep expertise
social core
8%
AD
9%
Pitching story ideas to editors, responding to feedback, and revising drafts based on editorial notes
deep expertise
social core
1%
AD
17%
Writing articles, features, and blog posts that translate technical research into clear language for general audiences
39%
DD
52%
Interviewing scientists, researchers, and domain experts in person, by phone, or video to gather primary information and quotes for stories
deep expertise
social core
24%
AD
10%
Attending scientific conferences, lab visits, and press briefings to identify emerging stories and build source relationships
deep expertise
social core
14%
AD
12%
Managing social media promotion of published articles and engaging with readers through comments and messages
some context needed
social core
9%
DD
32%
Pitching story ideas to editors, responding to feedback, and revising drafts based on editorial notes
deep expertise
social core
5%
AD
13%
Reading and synthesizing peer-reviewed papers, preprints, and research reports to understand complex findings and identify newsworthy angles
3%
DD
59%
Fact-checking claims, verifying data, and consulting with experts to ensure accuracy before publication
2%
AD
41%
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