Media Technical Directors/Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
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.
• Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
• Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
• Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
• Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
• Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
• Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
What's the median pay for Media Technical Directors/Managers?
The median pay for Media Technical Directors/Managers is $90,360 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Media Technical Directors/Managers?
Employment for Media Technical Directors/Managers is projected to change +4.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Media Technical Directors/Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Media Technical Directors/Managers?
About 12,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.