Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
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Median Annual Wage: $69,100
Education: Bachelor's degree (38%); Some college, no degree (19%); High school diploma or equivalent (16%)
Projected Growth: Slower than average (3% to 7%)
Related Job Titles: Production Manager; Engineer; Broadcast Engineer; Operations Manager; Master Control Operator (MCO); Production Director; Director; Technical Director; Engineering Production Operations Director; Creative Services Director
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.