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Media Programming Directors in New York

Media programming directors oversee the creation and scheduling of radio or television station programs, including news, sports, and entertainment content. They coordinate with producers, on-air talent, and technical staff to ensure programs meet quality standards and air on schedule In New York the median pay is $107,550 a year, 19% above the national median of $90,360.

$107,550median pay in New York, per year
$79,700–$169,260middle half earn
27,990employed in New York
$90,360U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationTime ManagementActive ListeningActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Communications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementTelecommunicationsCustomer and Personal Service

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O*NET-SOC 27-2012.03. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.