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broadcasting programme director

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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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Competences
31
Groups
4
Essential
16
Optional
15

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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audiovisual products

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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brand marketing techniques

The methods and systems used in researching and establishing a brand identity for marketing purposes.

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copyright legislation

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

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market analysis

The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

Occupation specific

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supervise video quality

Oversee the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing.

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develop programming schedule

Develop a schedule for the broadcast of television and radio programs. Decide how much airtime a program gets.

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evaluate broadcast programs

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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monitor broadcast programming

Monitor whether programming schedules are met and ensure that the quality of the programs is adequate. It includes reading the programming schedule in order to know which programs need to be recorded and aired.

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apply organisational techniques

Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

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finish project within budget

Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.

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inspect data

Analyse, transform and model data in order to discover useful information and to support decision-making.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage staff

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 the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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obtain relevant licenses

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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perform market research

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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recruit employees

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

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It may include recruiting volunteers.
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Optional knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

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audiovisual equipment

The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.

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Cross-sector

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audio editing software

The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.

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photography

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

Occupation specific

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screen television series pilots

Screen television series pilots in front of a test audience to find out if shows appeals to the targeted audience by analysing test viewers’ comments.

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assess production needs to plan a production schedule

Make sure all production needs are clear before you plan the schedule. Take into consideration the demands of the choreographer, artistic director and company director and the the specific needs of the performers/dancers as well as the available budget. Take into account work space, logistics, staging, lighting, sound, multimedia requirements. Factor in requirements related to costumes, makeup, hair and props.

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develop program ideas

Develop ideas for television and radio programs in accordance with the studio's policy.

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edit digital moving images

Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.

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edit recorded sound

Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.

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perform video editing

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 effects, and audio enhancing.

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prepare casting budget

Prepare, together with the production accountant, the budget for the hiring of the actors and extras.

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select video shots

Select the most effective shot of a scene in terms of drama, story relevance or continuity.

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work closely with news teams

Work closely with news teams, photographers and editors.

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calculate production costs

Calculate the costs for every production stage and department.

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create production schedules

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 the existing schedules of the production team and create a viable schedule. Inform the team of the schedule.

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negotiate with artists

Communicate and negotiate with artist and artist management about prices, terms and schedules.

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