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41 shared · 22 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricInterpreters and TranslatorsReporters and Correspondents
Risk Score36.3%29.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile70th34th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$59,440N/A
Employment53KN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Foreign Language
Customer and Personal Service
Communications and Media
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Education and Training
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Auditory Attention
Inductive Reasoning
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Learning Strategies
Clerical
Coaching and Developing Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Interpreters and Translators

30%

total discount

Reporters and Correspondents

31%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Interpreters and Translators

8 of 15 at risk
80%Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
74%Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
71%Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.
69%Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
66%Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.

Reporters and Correspondents

5 of 15 at risk
78%Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.
73%Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
71%Review written, audio, or video copy and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
70%Edit or assist in editing videos for broadcast.
69%Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.

Wage Comparison

Interpreters and TranslatorsReporters and Correspondents
10th
$35,630N/A
25th
$45,020N/A
Median
$59,440N/A
75th
$80,020N/A
90th
$99,830N/A

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