Chinese authorities recently announced the plan to add 15 new job roles in fields including artificial intelligence and big data, local media in east China’s Jiangxi province JXCN.cn reported on Jan. 28.

The list of 15 new jobs was posted on the official website of the China Employment Training Technical Instruction Center (CETTIC) on Jan. 25 for a week-long public consultation. 

The first four jobs listed are engineering roles in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data and cloud computing. Some other roles in cutting-edge fields, such as drone pilot, industrial robot system maintainer and operator, and digital manager, are also on the list.

For the very first time, becoming an e-sports player and operator will be recognized as a profession. The role of agriculture manager has also been added to the list, with responsibilities including production organization, technical support and product processing in agricultural cooperatives, alongside jobs in charge of maintenance of urban transit lines and trains.