US Creative Industries Lost Over 200,000 Jobs in Four Years, Data Shows

Data journalist Joseph Politano, citing US Bureau of Labor Statistics data, found that creative industries have lost more than 200,000 jobs in the four years since ChatGPT launched, with almost 50,000 lost in the past year alone. Graphic design, broadcasting, publishing, film and sound recording saw the steepest declines.

• US creative industries lost over 200,000 jobs in four years
• Almost 50,000 jobs lost in the past year alone
• Graphic design, broadcasting and publishing hit hardest
• Media and creative employment growth has been negative since 2023