Program Director (Radio and Television)

Tasks Include:

  • plans and organises the preparation and presentation of
    programs including major news bulletins, current affairs
    programs or special coverages, both pre-recorded and live to
    air
  • briefs program guests and interviewers on subject matter to be
    discussed
  • confers with specialists, such as technical producers to
    develop suitable sound and lighting effects, set designs,
    costumes and choreography
  • supervises the implementation of visual and dramatic effects
  • monitors incoming communications from news sources such
    as foreign correspondents
  • liaises with network editors, senior producers and directors,
    graphics staff, other program departments and outside news
    or program sources
  • directs field crews on program assignments
  • assists in the development of news and program policies and
    the presentation and style of bulletins and programs
  • edits tapes and assembles program sequences