Distribution across 38 profiles.
Middle half of Screenwriters score between 22% and 28%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 18%
30% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work40%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen48%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action8%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person4%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Screenwriter, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Pitching story ideas or completed scripts to producers, studios, or executives to secure funding or greenlight projects.
deep expertisesocial core
25%DA
0%
Researching story ideas, themes, and background information (e.g., historical events, cultural trends, or technical details) to ensure authenticity and depth in scripts.
18%AD
34%
Developing and outlining story structures, including plot arcs, character arcs, and scene sequences, often using treatments or beat sheets.
deep expertisesocial element
17%DD
35%
Writing dialogue and scene descriptions in script format, adhering to industry standards (e.g., proper formatting for film, TV, or streaming platforms).
deep expertise
16%DD
35%
Rewriting and revising scripts based on feedback from producers, directors, or collaborators to improve pacing, clarity, or emotional impact.
deep expertisesocial core
15%AD
6%
Collaborating with directors, showrunners, or other writers in writers' rooms to brainstorm, refine, or break down episodes for TV series.
deep expertisesocial core
5%AD
16%
Attending meetings, table reads, or production updates to ensure the script aligns with the creative vision and logistical constraints of the project.
deep expertisesocial element
1%AA
5%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Writing dialogue and scene descriptions in script format, adhering to industry standards (e.g., proper formatting for film, TV, or streaming platforms).
deep expertise
38%DD
35%
Rewriting and revising scripts based on feedback from producers, directors, or collaborators to improve pacing, clarity, or emotional impact.
deep expertisesocial core
24%AD
7%
Developing and outlining story structures, including plot arcs, character arcs, and scene sequences, often using treatments or beat sheets.
deep expertisesocial element
12%DD
30%
Researching story ideas, themes, and background information (e.g., historical events, cultural trends, or technical details) to ensure authenticity and depth in scripts.
10%AD
27%
Collaborating with directors, showrunners, or other writers in writers' rooms to brainstorm, refine, or break down episodes for TV series.
deep expertisesocial core
10%AD
16%
Pitching story ideas or completed scripts to producers, studios, or executives to secure funding or greenlight projects.
deep expertisesocial core
1%DA
12%
Attending meetings, table reads, or production updates to ensure the script aligns with the creative vision and logistical constraints of the project.
deep expertisesocial core
0%AA
4%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Writing dialogue and scene descriptions in script format, adhering to industry standards (e.g., proper formatting for film, TV, or streaming platforms).
deep expertise
28%DD
47%
Researching story ideas, themes, and background information (e.g., historical events, cultural trends, or technical details) to ensure authenticity and depth in scripts.
25%AD
31%
Developing and outlining story structures, including plot arcs, character arcs, and scene sequences, often using treatments or beat sheets.
deep expertisesocial element
24%DD
27%
Collaborating with directors, showrunners, or other writers in writers' rooms to brainstorm, refine, or break down episodes for TV series.
deep expertisesocial core
11%AD
9%
Rewriting and revising scripts based on feedback from producers, directors, or collaborators to improve pacing, clarity, or emotional impact.
some context neededsocial core
6%AD
22%
Attending meetings, table reads, or production updates to ensure the script aligns with the creative vision and logistical constraints of the project.
deep expertisesocial core
3%AA
0%
Pitching story ideas or completed scripts to producers, studios, or executives to secure funding or greenlight projects.
some context neededsocial core
1%DA
13%
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