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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Assistant GM of Content & Delivery

2.	Assistant News Director

3.	Broadcast Operations Director

4.	Cable Television Program Director

5.	Director

6.	Director of Content and Programming

7.	Director of Programming

8.	Director of Programming and Special Events

9.	Director of Public Affairs, Programming and Special Promotions

10.	Educational Programming Director

11.	Ex Assistant/Program Director

12.	Executive Director of Content Development

13.	Format Director Inspiration Format Operations Manager

14.	Group Program Manager

15.	Manager of Broadcast Content

16.	News Director

17.	News Producer

18.	Newscast Director

19.	Operations Director

20.	Production Director

21.	Program and Research Coordinator

22.	Program Coordinator

23.	Program Director

24.	Program Director, Air Talent

25.	Program Director/Air Personality

26.	Program Director/Master Control Supervisor

27.	Program Director/Morning Show Host

28.	Program Director/Music Director

29.	Program Director/Traffic Director

30.	Program Manager

31.	Program Supervisor

32.	Program/Music Director

33.	Programming Coordinator

34.	Programming Director

35.	Public Service Director

36.	Radio Program Director

37.	Research/Program Director

38.	Sports Director

39.	Station Manager

40.	Television Program Director (TV Program Director)

41.	TV News Director

42.	Vice President of News

Job Tasks

	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. Determine presentation subjects or content.

	Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming. Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.

	Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming. Coordinate reporting or editing activities.

	Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality. Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.

	Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies. Maintain logs of production activities.

	Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members. Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.

	Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment. Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment. Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment.

	Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes. Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.

	Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting. Edit audio or video recordings.

	Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage. Discuss production content and progress with others.

	Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits. Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.

	Develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce. Determine presentation subjects or content.

	Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback. Determine presentation subjects or content.

	Develop promotions for current programs and specials. Develop promotional strategies or plans.

	Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance. Select staff, team members, or performers.

	Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties. Report news to the public.

	Act as a liaison between talent and directors, providing information that performers or guests need to prepare for appearances and communicating relevant information from guests, performers, or staff to directors. Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

	Review information about programs and schedules to ensure accuracy and provide such information to local media outlets. Verify accuracy of data.

	Select, acquire, and maintain programs, music, films, and other needed materials and obtain legal clearances for their use as necessary. Select materials or props. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Direct setup of remote facilities and install or cancel programs at remote stations. Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.

	Conduct interviews for broadcasts. Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.

	Cue announcers, actors, performers, and guests. Direct productions or performances.

	Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising activities. Direct fundraising or financing activities.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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