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Program Directors

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

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None13%

Up to 1 month34%

1-3 months33%

3-6 months13%

4-6 years7%

How AI Impacts Each Task

23 tasks analyzed

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.

Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.

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.

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

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
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.	-	-	-
Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.	-	-	-
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.	-	-	-
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.	-	-	-

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityAttention to DetailCooperationSelf ControlIntegrityStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilityInnovationAnalytical ThinkingSocial OrientationInitiativeIndependence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$83,480

per year

Mean Wage

$114,280

per year

Employment

145K

workers

Wage Range

$43,060 - $198,530

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$43,060Median: $83,480$198,530

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This occupation has 23 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.