Media Programming Directors

Also called: Program Director, Program Manager, Programming 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.
Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.

Communications

multimedia
telecommunications

Arts and Humanities

English language

Business

customer service
management

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
reading work related information

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

Verbal

listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
create new and original ideas

Attention

pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time

People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Self Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking

You might use software like this on the job:

Data base user interface and query software

FileMaker Pro
Microsoft SQL Server

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Video creation and editing software

Apple Final Cut Pro
Avid Technology iNEWS

bachelor's degree
high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$74,420

$35,480

$173,680