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Media Programming Directors

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 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 27-2012.03

What people in this job actually do

Ordered by how important the work is rated.

Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.
Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance.
Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.
Develop promotions for current programs and specials.
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.
Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Speaking4.2

Critical Thinking4.1

Reading Comprehension4.1

Monitoring3.9

Active Learning3.9

Active Listening3.9

Writing3.8

Learning Strategies3.0

Mathematics2.0

Science1.4

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

A dot marks what O*NET flags as in demand.

Adobe Acrobat●Adobe Creative Cloud software●Adobe Photoshop●Facebook●Google Analytics●Hypertext markup language HTML●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●Microsoft Outlook●Microsoft PowerPoint●Microsoft SQL Server●Microsoft SharePoint●Microsoft Word●TikTok●Apple Final Cut ProApplicant tracking softwareAvid Technology iNEWSBroadcast Electronics AudioVAULT FleXContent management systems CMSEmail softwareFileMaker ProMusic scheduling softwareRCS GSelectorScheduling databasesTwitterWeb browser software

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

Conditions rated against the average across all occupations — only what makes this job different is listed.

4 / 5Considerable preparation — a four-year degree plus several years in the field.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets−1.9 below average

Exposed to Contaminants−1.4 below average

Health and Safety of Other Workers−1.2 below average

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body−1.2 below average

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment−1.1 below average

Spend Time Sitting+1.1 above average

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings−1.1 below average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2023-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Bachelor's Degree52%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)31%

Some College Courses15%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)2%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2023-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Enterprising6.5

Conventional4.6

Artistic4.1

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Judgment and Decision Making4.1

Time Management4.0

Coordination4.0

Management of Personnel Resources3.9

Complex Problem Solving3.8

Social Perceptiveness3.8

Negotiation3.6

Persuasion3.2

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

Communications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities it leans on

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech Clarity

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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News DirectorMedia DirectorStation ManagerSports DirectorProgram ManagerMedia CoordinatorNewscast DirectorBroadcast DirectorPaid Media ManagerProgram SupervisorPaid Media DirectorProduction DirectorProgram CoordinatorProgramming Director

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2015

Comparing O*NET release 20.1 (2015-10-01) with 30.3 (2026-05-01). Signs, not colour alone, carry the meaning. 2 entries that were only relabelled between releases are left out.

Now listed 11

+Adobe Acrobat+Avid Technology iNEWS+Microsoft SharePoint+Adobe Creative Cloud software+TikTok+Apple Final Cut Pro+Adobe Photoshop+Microsoft Outlook+Hypertext markup language HTML+Applicant tracking software+Google Analytics

No longer listed 4

−Avid iNEWS−Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS−Oracle software−Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat

Diff across the O*NET releases held here in full since October 2015, following occupations through merges and retirements. O*NET re-surveys occupations on a rolling cycle, so “no change” can also mean “not re-surveyed”.

O*NET 30.3 related occupations

Also called

DirectorNews ProducerNews DirectorMedia DirectorStation ManagerProgram ManagerSports DirectorTV News DirectorProgram DirectorNewscast DirectorMedia CoordinatorPaid Media Manager

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
video and motion picture director	2166.4.8	close
broadcasting programme director	3435.5	broader
radio producer	2654.3	broader

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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