Media Programming Directors

01

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.

02

Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.

03

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.

04

Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.

05

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

06

Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.

07

Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.

08

Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.

09

Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues, such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage.

10

Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.

11

Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.