Program Directors
Also called: Program Director, Program Manager, Programming Director, News 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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- management
Communications
- multimedia
- telecommunications
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business.
leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Initiative
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Independence
- Dependability
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
some college or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$70,660
per year, on average
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