Occupation intelligence

Vlogger

Key facts

Vloggers make online videos to talk about a wide range of subjects such as politics, fashion, economics and sports. They can relate objective facts, but often they also give their opinion on the related topic. Vloggers post these videos online on social media or streaming platforms, often accompanied with written text. They also interact with their viewers via comments.

Summary

Vloggers create and publish video content on platforms like social media and streaming services. This often involves researching topics, filming and editing videos, writing accompanying text, and actively engaging with viewers through comments and feedback. The subject matter can be incredibly diverse, encompassing politics, fashion, economics, sports, or any other area of interest. Vloggers frequently share their opinions alongside factual information, fostering discussion and building a loyal following.

Key responsibilities
  • • Planning and researching video content.
  • • Filming and editing videos to a high standard.
  • • Writing engaging descriptions and titles for videos.
Labour market

Where this occupation is in demand

Reported labour shortages and surpluses, by year. Published for occupation groups, not for individual job titles.

Shortage reportedSurplus reportedReported in another yearNot covered by this source

Deeper colour: reported the same way in more consecutive years.

Figures cover Legal, social and cultural professionals — 186 jobs including this one.

1 of 10 in shortage202517 of 30 growing2.7Mopenings to 2035

In shortage: Italy.

Longest-running shortage: Italy, 2 years.

Select a place on the map to see its figures.

About this source

Source: ELA/EURES labour shortages and surpluses. Readings are published at occupation-group level, and cover Europe. Editions differ in annex layout and country coverage, so a change between years does not always mean the labour market changed. Countries in grey were not reported, which is not the same as being in balance.

What these words mean

The four things this section reports

Reported demand
Whether employers report needing people in this job — a judgement published by a national or EU body, not a count.
Where it is heading
Which way employment in this job is expected to move over the coming years, from an official projection.
Openings
Roughly how many openings arise — from growth and from people leaving the job.
Typical pay
What people in this job typically earn where the source publishes it. Blank does not mean unpaid; it means nobody publishes it for that place.

A measure is left out when nobody publishes it for that place, rather than shown as zero.

Which way the market leans for you

In your favour
More openings than people looking — employers are competing for candidates.
Balanced
Openings and candidates are roughly matched.
Competitive
More people looking than openings — expect to compete.
Mixed evidence
Sources disagree, or the same occupation group is short in one part and oversupplied in another.

Every source resolves to one of these four, so there is a single vocabulary to learn. What differs is the evidence behind it, which is printed underneath each verdict — a measured ratio of openings to jobseekers, or an assessment published by a national body.

How this job compares with other jobs in the same country

Strong
Among the strongest in that country
Good
Stronger than most jobs in that country
Mixed
About typical for that country
Weak
Weaker than most jobs in that country

This is a rank within one country, not a score you can carry across borders — the registers behind two countries count different people, so the same number means different things in each. It is also why a job can be among the strongest in a country and still show as Competitive: it leads the field in a market that is crowded overall.

Where these come from

Every figure is published by a national statistics office, a public employment service or an EU body, and each card names its source and the period it covers. Some places are counted monthly, others assessed once or twice a year, so two places on the same map can be describing different moments — the date is always shown.

None of this predicts one person's chances. It describes a market.

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NexFuture™

Future Outlook for vlogger

The outlook for vlogger reflects a balanced mix of automation exposure and durable, human-led work.

How are these scores calculated?

The Resilience Score (0–100) estimates how structurally protected this occupation is from automation and AI disruption, based on task-level analysis. Higher scores mean more human-judgment-intensive tasks. AI Exposure shows the estimated percentage of task hours that current AI capabilities could affect. These are model-derived structural indicators, not predictions about individual job security.

Play the future

How could vlogger change as AI adoption grows?

Several task areas may shift toward AI-assisted workflows, so reskilling becomes more important.

Significant task-level transformation is estimated in 9 years (around 2035) under the selected Expected Pace scenario.
~20%
Resilience
Automation Risk
EXP~75%
Human advantage
MOAT~20%

Illustrative scenario based on task automatability — not a forecast. Values are rounded the further ahead you look.

2026
2031
2040
AI Adoption Speed:

How AI may change this role

Deterministic, model-based interpretation of current role signals — not a guarantee of replacement.

Human-owned 24% Human-owned
What still depends on people
  • follow up online user requests
  • develop professional network
The Human Edge To stay ahead in this role, focus on ICT software specifications and online moderation techniques. These human-centric skills are the hardest for AI to replicate in the next 20 years.
Assist 26% Assist
Where AI may become a co-pilot
  • perform video editing
  • develop digital content
  • perform image editing
Automate 70% Automate
Tasks most exposed to automation
  • consult information sources
  • follow the news
  • manage online content
Detailed Analysis

Vital Signs & AI Vectors

AI Exposure Vectors

0-100%
AI / Machine Learning 26%

Exposure to AI-assisted analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling tasks

Generative AI 9%

Exposure to content generation, creative augmentation, and large language model tools

Cognitive Software 6%

Exposure to workflow automation, decision-support software, and process digitisation

Robotic & Physical Automation 2%

Exposure to physical automation, robotics, and sensor-driven task displacement

Technical Details
Methodology: NexFuture v3.0 Sources: O*NET® 30.3, ESCO v1.2.1 Updated: Sep 2026

NexFuture v3.0 estimates automation exposure natively from ESCO essential-skill groups, weighted by skill mass and calibrated against expert anchors. Scores are probabilistic estimates, not guarantees. See the NexFuture Methodology White Paper for full details.

Measures automation exposure. It does not measure pay, demand, or how many jobs exist near you.

Day in the life

What people in this role usually do

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Day in the life

A typical day as a vlogger

09
09:00 · Morning
create online news content
Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.
10
10:30 · Mid-morning
edit digital moving images
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
12
12:00 · Midday
edit recorded sound
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
14
14:00 · Afternoon
follow the news
Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.
15
15:30 · Late afternoon
manage online content
Ensure the website content is up to date, organised, attractive and meets the target audience needs, the requirements of the company and international standards by checking the links, setting the publishing time framework and order.
17
17:00 · Wrap-up
operate a camera
Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.

Task order is illustrative. Individual days vary.

Software & Technologies & Knowledge areas
Software & Technologies
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Knowledge areas

Cross-sector skills
  • audio editing software
  • copyright legislation
  • social media management
Essential skills
using digital tools for processing sound and images
  • perform video editing

    Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, and audio enhancing.

  • perform image editing

    Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.

  • edit recorded sound

    Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.

operating audio-visual equipment
  • operate a camera

    Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.

  • set up cameras

    Put cameras in place and prepare them for use.

gathering information from physical or electronic sources
  • consult information sources

    Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.

  • follow the news

    Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.

managing, gathering and storing digital data
  • manage online content

    Ensure the website content is up to date, organised, attractive and meets the target audience needs, the requirements of the company and international standards by checking the links, setting the publishing time framework and order.

  • manage website

    Provide different services related to website management such as monitoring online traffic, managing content, providing website support and making estimations and improvements to one's website.

developing instructive or promotional materials
  • create online news content

    Create and upload news content for e.g. websites, blogs and social media.

conducting academic or market research
  • study topics

    Carry out effective research on relevant topics to be able to produce summary information appropriate to different audiences. The research may involve looking at books, journals, the internet, and/or verbal discussions with knowledgeable persons.

using digital tools for collaboration and productivity
  • develop digital content

    Create and edit digital content in different formats, express oneself through digital means.

monitoring developments in area of expertise
  • stay up to date with social media

    Keep up with the trends and people on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Skill DNA

Skill DNA

Work personality traits and values that define this role

Key traits you need
Stress Tolerance Attention to Detail Integrity Dependability Cooperation Self-Control Adaptability/Flexibility Independence Initiative Persistence Achievement/Effort Innovation Leadership Concern for Others Analytical Thinking Social Orientation
Key rewards you can expect
AchievementWorking Condit…RecognitionRelationshipsSupportIndependence
Career path

Path to become a vlogger

What it typically takes to qualify: education level, where it is a regulated profession, and where to study.

Typical education level

Bachelor's or equivalent level

Career progression

Growth Pathways & Similar Roles

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Career landscape

Where does vlogger fit?

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Growth paths

Similarity scores based on skill overlap from ESCO data.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What skills are most important for a successful vlogger?
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Technical skills in video editing software are also needed. Beyond that, creativity, consistency, and the ability to connect with an audience are key to building a loyal following.
Is it common to be a vlogger as an employee, or is it mostly freelance?
While many vloggers work as freelancers, it's increasingly common to find vlogger roles within established media companies, brands, or organizations. This role is mostly employee-based, but it is also commonly pursued as a freelancing opportunity.
How do vloggers typically monetize their content?
Vloggers can monetize their content through various avenues, including advertising revenue, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and selling merchandise. Building a significant and engaged audience is crucial for generating income.
Vlogger — what does it pay in the United States?
$60,280 a year at the median, as of 2025-05. State medians run from $35,280 to $105,390. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a United States figure and not a projection for Europe.