Media Programming Director

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  Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Media Programming Director

Also Called: Broadcast Content Manager, News Director, Newscast Director, Production Director, Program Coordinator, Program Director (PD), Program Manager, Programming Director, Station Manager, TV Program Director (Television Program Director), Broadcast Content Manager, News Director, Newscast Director, Production Director, Program Coordinator, Program Director (PD), Program Manager, Programming Director, Station Manager, TV Program Director (Television Program Director)

What they do

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

$42,040
Starting Salary (2023)
$82,510
Median Salary (2023)
6.7%
Projected Job Growth
154,470
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.
Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.
Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Leadership
Adaptability/Flexibility

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Time Management

Expected Knowledge

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

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