broadcasting programme director

Description

Broadcasting programme directors make the programme schedule. They decide how much broadcast time a programme gets and when it is aired, based on a few factors like, ratings, viewer demographics, etc.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

brand marketing techniques audiovisual products market analysis copyright legislation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

audiovisual equipment audio editing software photography

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect data monitor broadcast programming supervise video quality develop programming schedule perform market research manage staff obtain relevant licenses evaluate broadcast programs recruit employees finish project within budget apply organisational techniques manage budgets

OPTIONALOptional competences

work closely with news teams edit recorded sound select video shots assess production needs to plan a production schedule create production schedules perform video editing negotiate with artists prepare casting budget develop program ideas screen television series pilots edit digital moving images calculate production costs