Media Programming Directors
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
Median pay: $90,360/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 12,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Media Programming Directors?
The median pay for Media Programming Directors is $90,360 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Media Programming Directors?
Employment for Media Programming Directors is projected to change +4.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Media Programming Directors?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Media Programming Directors?
About 12,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.