How do they match: Media Programming Directors

  • Media Coordinator
  • Program Coordinator
  • Public Service Director

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

  • Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
  • Act as a liaison between talent and directors, providing information that performers or guests need to prepare for appearances and communicating relevant information from guests, performers, or staff to directors.
  • Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
  • 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.
  • Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.

  • Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
  • Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
  • Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.