Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a news reporter:
Write news articles75% automatable
Research stories70% automatable
Conduct interviews35% automatable
Report on location25% automatable
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI news writing
Automated reports
Data journalism tools
What AI Cannot Replace
Investigative journalism
Live reporting
Interviews
Analysis
How to Future-Proof Your Career
Investigative journalism
Data journalism
Multimedia reporting
Podcasting
Key Skills for This Role
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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.