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Program Directors

SOC 27-2012.03

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

Zone 4 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.2

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Active Learning

4.0

Coordination

4.0

Time Management

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Communications and Media

4.4

English Language

4.3

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Administration and Management

4.0

Personnel and Human Resources

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.8

Telecommunications

3.8

Clerical

3.5

Key Tasks

1Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.

2Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.

3Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.

4Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.

5Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.

Also Known As

Assistant GM of Content & Delivery Assistant News Director Broadcast Operations Director Cable Television Program Director Director Director of Content and Programming Director of Programming Director of Programming and Special Events Director of Public Affairs, Programming and Special Promotions Educational Programming Director