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27-2012.03   Media Programming Directors

O*NET SOC Title
Media Programming Directors
Lay Titles
Program Coordinator
Program Director
Program Manager
Program Supervisor
Programming Director
Programming VP
Programming Vice President
Cable TV Program Director
Cable Television Program Director
Educational Programming Director
TV Program Director
Television Program Director
O*NET SOC Description
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
O*NET SOC Tasks
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.
Develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce.
Develop promotions for current programs and specials.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
Direct setup of remote facilities and install or cancel programs at remote stations.
Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback.
Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.
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.
Review information about programs and schedules to ensure accuracy and provide such information to local media outlets.
Select, acquire, and maintain programs, music, films, and other needed materials and obtain legal clearances for their use as necessary.
Detailed Work Activities