Distribution across 20 profiles.
Middle half of Foreign Correspondents score between 21% and 27%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 19%
28% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work33%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen51%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person16%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Foreign Correspondent, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Building and maintaining source relationships: developing trust with contacts, conducting background conversations, verifying information, protecting source identities
deep expertisesocial core
28%AA
0%
Reporting from the field: traveling to locations, conducting interviews with sources, observing events firsthand, and gathering primary information for stories
deep expertisesocial core
21%AD
8%
Writing and editing stories: drafting articles, scripts, or reports; revising for clarity, accuracy, and editorial standards; meeting deadlines
deep expertisesocial element
20%DD
30%
Coordinating with headquarters: briefing editors on story progress, pitching ideas, discussing angle and approach, receiving feedback and guidance
some context neededsocial core
12%AD
18%
Research and fact-checking: investigating claims, cross-referencing documents, verifying statistics, understanding local context and history
8%DD
69%
Managing logistics and safety: arranging transportation, securing permits, assessing security risks, managing expenses, maintaining equipment in difficult conditions
7%AD
29%
Producing multimedia content: recording video/audio interviews, taking photographs, editing visual materials, adapting stories for different platforms
0%AD
24%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Building and maintaining source relationships: developing trust with contacts, conducting background conversations, verifying information, protecting source identities
deep expertisesocial core
22%AA
0%
Producing multimedia content: recording video/audio interviews, taking photographs, editing visual materials, adapting stories for different platforms
19%AD
40%
Reporting from the field: traveling to locations, conducting interviews with sources, observing events firsthand, and gathering primary information for stories
deep expertisesocial core
16%AD
18%
Writing and editing stories: drafting articles, scripts, or reports; revising for clarity, accuracy, and editorial standards; meeting deadlines
deep expertisesocial element
16%DD
27%
Managing logistics and safety: arranging transportation, securing permits, assessing security risks, managing expenses, maintaining equipment in difficult conditions
12%AD
40%
Research and fact-checking: investigating claims, cross-referencing documents, verifying statistics, understanding local context and history
8%DD
66%
Coordinating with headquarters: briefing editors on story progress, pitching ideas, discussing angle and approach, receiving feedback and guidance
some context neededsocial core
4%AD
21%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Research and fact-checking: investigating claims, cross-referencing documents, verifying statistics, understanding local context and history
23%DD
63%
Reporting from the field: traveling to locations, conducting interviews with sources, observing events firsthand, and gathering primary information for stories
deep expertisesocial core
21%AD
15%
Coordinating with headquarters: briefing editors on story progress, pitching ideas, discussing angle and approach, receiving feedback and guidance
some context neededsocial core
17%AD
16%
Writing and editing stories: drafting articles, scripts, or reports; revising for clarity, accuracy, and editorial standards; meeting deadlines
11%DD
47%
Producing multimedia content: recording video/audio interviews, taking photographs, editing visual materials, adapting stories for different platforms
deep expertisesocial element
11%AD
13%
Building and maintaining source relationships: developing trust with contacts, conducting background conversations, verifying information, protecting source identities
deep expertisesocial core
10%AA
0%
Managing logistics and safety: arranging transportation, securing permits, assessing security risks, managing expenses, maintaining equipment in difficult conditions
5%AD
21%
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