Radio and TV programming director
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Work environment
- Usually work irregular and long hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- Usually work in radio stations, TV studios and offices and may travel locally and nationally
- Need to be creative, communicate well and lead others
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Select and source radio and television productions
- Manage radio and television programme schedules
- Assess quality of radio and television productions
- Make production content decisions
- Manage staff and operations
- Coordinate reporting and editing activities
- Edit video and audio recordings
- Oversee live broadcasting
- Operate communications and broadcasting equipment
- Keep records of production activities
Outlook
Broadcasting is continuing to evolve as audiences consume content across streaming platforms, podcasts, social media, radio and television. In New Zealand and globally, media organisations are using audience data, digital distribution and on-demand content strategies to reach viewers and listeners. Artificial intelligence, personalised content recommendations and multi-platform delivery are influencing how programming decisions are made and how audiences engage with content.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills
- Understanding of audience interests and media trends
- Strategic planning and decision-making ability
- Confidence using digital media and analytics tools
- Clear communication and stakeholder management
- Creativity and problem-solving skills
AUT programmes
- Radio and Audio Media Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
- Journalism Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
- Screen Production Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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