Media Programming Directors
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
SOC: 27-2012.03
Common Job Titles
News DirectorProgram Director (PD)Program ManagerProgramming Director
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Media Programming Directors (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
145,270
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $43,060 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $198,530 |
| Workers on average earn | $114,280 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Communications and Media4.9/5
- Computers and Electronics4.5/5
- English Language4.4/5
- Administration and Management3.9/5
- Telecommunications3.9/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe PhotoshopFacebookGoogle AnalyticsHypertext markup language HTMLMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Word
Technology Skills
Apple Final Cut ProApplicant tracking softwareAvid Technology iNEWSBroadcast Electronics AudioVAULT FleXContent management systems CMSEmail softwareFileMaker ProMusic scheduling software
Tools & Equipment
Audio signal processorsDesktop computersDigital audio recordersEmergency alert system EAS equipmentEmergency communications scannersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computers