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.
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
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Analytics
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Applicant tracking software
- Avid Technology iNEWS
- Broadcast Electronics AudioVAULT FleX
- Content management systems CMS
- Email software
- FileMaker Pro
- Music scheduling software
Tools & Equipment
- Audio signal processors
- Desktop computers
- Digital audio recorders
- Emergency alert system EAS equipment
- Emergency communications scanners
- Laser facsimile machines
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers