How do they match: Media Programming Directors

  • Broadcast Content Manager
  • Broadcast Operations Director

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

  • Conduct interviews for broadcasts.
  • Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues, such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage.
  • Cue announcers, actors, performers, and guests.
  • Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
  • 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.
  • Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.
  • Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.

  • Discuss production content and progress with others.
  • Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment.
  • Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
  • Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.