Media Programming Directors
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
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Salary Information
Media Programming Directors: $83,480 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Determine presentation subjects or content. | Communication |
| Discuss production content and progress with others. | Communication |
| Manage content of broadcasts or presentations. | Management |
| Coordinate reporting or editing activities. | Management |
| Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations. | Management |
| Coordinate logistics for productions or events. | Management |
| Maintain logs of production activities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment. | Maintenance |
| Select staff, team members, or performers. | General |
| Select materials or props. | General |
| Edit audio or video recordings. | General |
| Direct fundraising or financing activities. | General |
| Verify accuracy of data. | General |
| Report news to the public. | General |
| Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment. | General |
| Direct productions or performances. | General |
| Interview others for news or entertainment purposes. | General |
| Develop promotional strategies or plans. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Google Analytics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Apple Final Cut Pro | Video creation and editing software |
| Applicant tracking software | Human resources software |
| Avid Technology iNEWS | Video creation and editing software |
| Broadcast Electronics AudioVAULT FleX | Music or sound editing software |
| Content management systems CMS | Web page creation and editing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Music scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| RCS GSelector | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Instant messaging software | |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Scheduling databases | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certification for Program and Project Managers - Entry Level | Federal Acquisition Institute | Not Available |
| Certification for Program and Project Managers Mid-Level | Federal Acquisition Institute | Not Available |
| Certification for Program and Project Managers Senior Level | Federal Acquisition Institute | Not Available |
| Meta Certified Media Buying Professional | Meta | Not Available |