How do they match: Media Programming Directors

  • News Director
  • News Producer
  • Newscast Director

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

  • Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues, such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage.
  • Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
  • Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback.
  • Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.
  • Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.

  • Edit audio or video recordings.
  • Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
  • Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.
  • Report news to the public.