Composition for New Media, B.M. | University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationActive ListeningMonitoring

Knowledge

Communications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementTelecommunications

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityOriginalityDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FC
Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duti

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareVideo creation and editing softwareHuman resources softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Audio signal processorsDesktop computersDigital audio recordersEmergency alert system EAS equipmentEmergency communications scannersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSound mixing consolesTablet computers

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-2012.03	Media Programming Directors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex audio and production equipment — diagnose, maintain, and optimize performance across a full broadcast operation without technical supervision.
FCC rules and regulatory compliance — autonomously evaluate program logs, resolve nuanced violations, and implement corrective procedures station-wide.
On-air performance and editorial voice — deliver and direct high-quality news, announcements, and live content that reflects the station's brand identity.
Programming staff and broadcast teams — direct and coordinate all personnel activities across news, sports, and entertainment programming divisions.
Full programming schedule and quality standards — continuously monitor content across platforms, handling non-routine performance or compliance issues decisively.
Broadcast copy and multimedia content — develop, edit, and produce polished material using advanced video, audio, and graphics software for multi-platform distribution.
Interdepartmental strategic alignment — lead coordination efforts across news, programming, sales, and engineering to ensure cohesive operational execution.
Personnel management cycle — independently oversee hiring, performance appraisal, coaching, and disciplinary processes for a full programming department.
Complex programming problems — apply systems analysis and deductive reasoning to diagnose scheduling conflicts, audience trends, and competitive gaps.
Negotiation and vendor relationships — independently manage content licensing, syndication agreements, and supplier contracts to optimize programming resources.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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