Is being a media programming director a good fit for you?

Plans what a radio or TV station shows and when. Leads the staff who prepare programmes and schedules.

What the work involves

Runs and looks after audio equipment for broadcasts and production.
Checks finished programme logs for accuracy and broadcasting rules, and fixes mistakes.
Reads the news, reads or records announcements and ads, or does other on-air work.
Directs and coordinates staff working on broadcast news, sport or programming.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeSome. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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