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Program Director (Television Or Radio)

ANZSCO 212315

Employed

1,300

Part-time share

23%

Female share

48%

Median age

38 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Program Directors (Television or Radio) compile and direct programs for television or radio.

What they typically do

  • Studies scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting.
  • Oversees creative aspects of television and radio productions.
  • Plans and organises the preparation and presentation of programmes.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
44.4%
VIC
23%
QLD
11.9%
WA
7.5%
SA
6%
ACT
2.8%
NT
2.2%
TAS
2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Program Director (Television Or Radio).