Program Director
1 day ago
Example of Program Director Job Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
Program Director Responsibilities- Develop promotions for current programs and specials.
- Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
- 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.
- Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback.
- Review information about programs and schedules to ensure accuracy and provide such information to local media outlets.
- Direct setup of remote facilities and install or cancel programs at remote stations.
Below is a list of the skills most Program Directors say are important on the job:
- Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Time Management : Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
- Active Learning : Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
In the United States, there were 134,700 jobs for Program Director in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 16,500 new jobs for Program Director by 2026. There will be an estimated 14,100 positions for Program Director per year.
The states with the most job growth for Program Director are Utah, Georgia, and Colorado . Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Maine, or Kansas . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
How Much Does a Program Director Make?The average yearly salary of a Program Director ranges between $34,450 and $163,540.
Program Directors who work in California, New York, or District of Columbia , make the highest salaries.
Tools & Technologies Used by Program DirectorsBelow is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Program Directors may use on a daily basis:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Email software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Content management systems (CMS)
- Avid Technology iNEWS
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