What is a radio program director and how to become one

Key steps to become a radio program director

1. Explore radio program director education requirements

   Most common radio program director degrees

   Bachelor's

   61.1 %

   Associate

   18.6 %

   Master's

   9.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific radio program director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DJ	26.76%
   Wide Orbit	16.65%
   Radio Program	15.45%
   Public Service Announcements	11.78%
   FCC	11.40%

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3. Complete relevant radio program director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radio program directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a radio program director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radio program director resumes.

4. Research radio program director duties and responsibilities

   • Manage alumni volunteer activities with the goal of expanding and enhancing alumni volunteer engagement.
   • Check complete program logs for accuracy and conformance with FCC rules and regulations, and resolve program log inaccuracies.
   • Pick and schedule programs; produce local programs; select music; on-air DJ
   • Implement process improvements and Medicare department reorganization that establish a foundation for improve member outcomes and satisfaction and increase product margins.

5. Apply for radio program director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a radio program director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams