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Jillian Arnold named first IATSE labor and technology officer

Three outlets agree that the union appointed Jillian Arnold to a newly created technology role.

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At a glance

  • The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees selected Jillian Arnold as its first labor and technology intelligence officer.12
  • The new position addresses how emerging technologies and artificial intelligence affect entertainment workers and their working conditions.12

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has appointed Jillian Arnold as its inaugural labor and technology intelligence officer.13

In this newly created role, Arnold will guide the union in navigating emerging technologies and their effects on entertainment workers and their crafts.12

Sources note that the position will specifically focus on artificial intelligence and working conditions.23

Where sources agree

  • Jillian Arnold appointed to new IATSE role3 of 3
  • Focus on emerging technology and AI3 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1VarietyIATSE Names Video Engineer Jillian Arnold First Labor and Technology Officer ↗
  2. 2DeadlineIATSE Taps Jillian Arnold As Union’s First Labor & Technology Intelligence Officer ↗
  3. 3The Hollywood ReporterIATSE’s First Tech Czar Wants Crew Members Involved in the Creation of AI Tools (Exclusive) ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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