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 Director
Program Director (PD)
Program Manager
Programming 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
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $43,060. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,810. 50th percentile: U.S. $83,480. 75th percentile: U.S. $131,160. 90th percentile: U.S. $198,530. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
