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Media Programming Directors: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

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This source lists 23 tasks, including 19 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 7680 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.

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Core · Task 7665 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.

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Core · Task 7679 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.

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Core · Task 7664 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.

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Core · Task 7663 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.

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Core · Task 7675 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.

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Core · Task 7667 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.

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Core · Task 7668 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance.

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Core · Task 7666 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.

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Core · Task 7674 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Develop promotions for current programs and specials.

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Core · Task 7662 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.

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Core · Task 7673 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.

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Core · Task 7676 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce.

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Core · Task 7672 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Select, acquire, and maintain programs, music, films, and other needed materials and obtain legal clearances for their use as necessary.

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Core · Task 7669 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback.

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Core · Task 7683 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Conduct interviews for broadcasts.

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Core · Task 7671 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues, such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage.

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Core · Task 7678 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Review information about programs and schedules to ensure accuracy and provide such information to local media outlets.

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Core · Task 7681 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Direct setup of remote facilities and install or cancel programs at remote stations.

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Supplemental · Task 7670 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.

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Supplemental · Task 7682 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Cue announcers, actors, performers, and guests.

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Supplemental · Task 7684 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Act as a liaison between talent and directors, providing information that performers or guests need to prepare for appearances and communicating relevant information from guests, performers, or staff to directors.

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Supplemental · Task 7677 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising activities.

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