The number of employees in the publishing, audiovisual, and broadcasting industry in the US stood at 1.64 million persons in 2023. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 indicate a mild upward trend, with figures expected to reach 1.67 million persons by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 0.6%, while from 2025 to 2026 and 2026 to 2027, it remains stable at 0%. The period from 2027 to 2028 predicts a rise of about 0.6%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year span averages around 0.3%.

Future trends to watch in this sector include:

Digital transformation driving workforce adaptations.
Potential impacts of AI and automation on employment.
Evolution of content delivery platforms affecting traditional broadcasting roles.