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ANZSCO 212315Updated 2026-01-29

Program Director (Television or Radio)

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 105k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2020
Salary range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

44.4%
NSW
23%
VIC
11.9%
QLD

Education mix

45.4%
bachelor degree
15.5%
Post graduate
14.7%
year 12

Role overview

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

What you 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.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: bachelor degree (45.4%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

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

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 2020
    Annual median: AUD 105k
    Range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k