Broadcasting Programme Director Legal, Social & Cultural Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Broadcasting Programme Director Do?
Broadcasting programme directors make the programme schedule. They decide how much broadcast time a programme gets and when it is aired, based on a few factors like, ratings, viewer demographics, etc.
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Brand Marketing Techniques
The methods and systems used in researching and establishing a brand identity for marketing purposes.
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Skills You Need to Become a Broadcasting Programme Director
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialBrand Marketing Techniques knowledge
The methods and systems used in researching and establishing a brand identity for marketing purposes.
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EssentialCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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EssentialMarket Analysis knowledge
The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.
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EssentialAudiovisual Products knowledge
The different types of audiovisual products and their requirements, such as documentaries, low budget movies, television series, records, CDs, and others.
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EssentialApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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EssentialDelegate Activities skill
Delegate activities and tasks to others according to the ability, level of preparation, competence and legal scope of practice. Make sure that people understand what they should do and when …
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EssentialFinish Project Within Budget skill
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EssentialInspect Data skill
Analyse, transform and model data in order to discover useful information and to support decision-making.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialObtain Relevant Licenses skill
Comply with specific legal regulations, e.g. install the necessary systems and provide the necessary documentation, in order to obtain the relevant license.
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EssentialPerform Market Research skill
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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EssentialDevelop Programming Schedule skill
Develop a schedule for the broadcast of television and radio programs. Decide how much airtime a program gets.
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EssentialEvaluate Broadcast Programs skill
Evaluate new and existing television and radio programs for suitability and assess the need for changes using information such as audience surveys and feedback.
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EssentialSupervise Video Quality skill
Oversee the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing.
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OptionalAudio Editing Software knowledge
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
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OptionalAudiovisual Equipment knowledge
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
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OptionalPhotography knowledge
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
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OptionalEdit Digital Moving Images skill
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
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OptionalEdit Recorded Sound skill
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
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OptionalHire New Personnel skill
Hire new personnel for a company or organisation payroll via a prepared set of procedures. Make staffing decisions and direct selection co-workers.
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OptionalPerform Video Editing skill
Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed …
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OptionalCalculate Production Costs skill
Calculate the costs for every production stage and department.
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OptionalCreate Production Schedules skill
Create the timeline for the production of a motion picture, broadcast program or artistic production. Decide how long each phase will take and what its requirements are. Take into account …
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OptionalDevelop Program Ideas skill
Develop ideas for television and radio programs in accordance with the studio's policy.
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OptionalMonitor Programming skill
Monitor whether programming schedules are met and ensure that the quality of the programs is adequate.
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OptionalNegotiate With Artists skill
Communicate and negotiate with artist and artist management about prices, terms and schedules.
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OptionalPrepare Casting Budget skill
Prepare, together with the production accountant, the budget for the hiring of the actors and extras.
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OptionalScreen Television Series Pilots skill
Screen television series pilots in front of a test audience to find out if shows appeal to the targeted audience by analysing test viewers' comments.
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OptionalWork Closely With News Teams skill
Work closely with news teams, photographers and editors.
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