BLS analysis: more than 200,000 creative jobs lost in the US since 2022
An analysis of BLS data by economist Joseph Politano shows more than 200,000 creative jobs have been lost in the United States since 2022. Film, television and publishing are going through one of their worst periods.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- Creative professions are seeing mass job losses during the AI boom, so it is worth diversifying skills.
- early-career professional
- Entry-level creative positions are shrinking, so it is worth building on a portfolio and knowledge of AI tools.
Sources
- How many creative jobs has AI eliminated since 2022? - GovTechgovtech.com · Sep 29, 2026
- Creative Jobs Have Plummeted Amid the AI Boom - Gizmodogizmodo.com · Sep 29, 2026
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