Occupation information for Media Programming Directors New York

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
• Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
• Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
• Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
• Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.
• Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
• Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance.
• Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.
• Develop promotions for current programs and specials.

Tools:

• Audio mixing consoles
• Desktop computers
• Digital voice recorders
• Laser fax machine
• Media control systems

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Video creation and editing software
• Web page creation and editing software

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