Media Technical Directors/Managers

To create radio or television shows, it is necessary to coordinate the efforts of several technical departments, such as recording, editing, engineering, and maintenance.

Career Snapshot

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Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Comfort of the work setting
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
Communications and Media Know More
Computers and Electronics Know More
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Education and Training Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
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