Radio/Television Program Directors

Individuals who direct and coordinate the activities of personnel who are engaged in broadcast news, sports or programming. They 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. They act as a liaison between talent and directors ensuring that performers/guests are prepared for their appearances; and cue announcers, actors, performers and guests when they are to appear on-camera. They conduct interviews for broadcasts, read and/or record public service and promotional announcements and otherwise participate as a member of an on-air shift as required. They also confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies and news coverage; 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 and/or program change; and handle administrative functions such as hiring and assigning staff, establishing work schedules and developing and managing a budget for programming and broadcast activities.