Film and Video Editors




Automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.
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Growth
The number of 'Film and Video Editors' job openings is expected to rise 13.8% by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Film and Video Editors' was $63,520, or $30.54 per hour
'Film and Video Editors' were paid 37.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
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Volume
As of 2022 there were 32,080 people employed as Film and Video Editors within the United States.
This represents around 0.02% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 4 thousand people are employed as Film and Video Editors.
Job description
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
SOC Code: 27-4032.00
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However I do believe AI will take over editing jobs in the digital content space. There’s already services out there doing this. When you need short micro content pieces for social, this is where I see it taking over.
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