2445 Radio-Television Program Officer: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Radio-Television Program Officer designation to the civilian directions shown below. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
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$90,360
Median national pay for Media Programming Director
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Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
Typical national pay$62,670–$134,800Median $90,360 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Typical national pay$56,260–$100,370Median $74,750 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Canva
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Outlook
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Media Programming Director
Summary
Media Programming Director directing and coordinating personnel in the preparation of radio and television program schedules, overseeing broadcast news and programming, and managing budgets and expenditures
Experience
Media Programming Director
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Operated and maintained on-air and production audio equipment
Checked completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with FCC rules and regulations
Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news and programming
Monitored and reviewed programming to ensure schedules were met and performances were of adequate quality
Coordinated activities between departments, such as news and programming
Developed budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitored expenditures
Skills
Checking & Planning
Determining presentation content, Verifying data accuracy, Selecting materials or props, Editing audio or video, Developing promotional strategies
Interviewing others for news, Google Analytics, Operating broadcasting equipment, Maintaining recording equipment
Tools and software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, TikTok
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Public Relations Specialist
Summary
Public Relations Specialist promoting public images for clients through media communications, social media content, and strategic communication programs while fostering relationships with community representatives
Experience
Public Relations Specialist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Responded to requests for information from the media or designated appropriate spokespersons
Planned and directed development of communication programs to maintain favorable public perceptions
Posted and updated content on the company's website and social media outlets
Wrote press releases and other media communications to promote clients
Established and maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community and public interest groups
Conferred with other managers to identify trends or key group interests and provide business advice
Coached client representatives in effective communication with the public and employees
Skills
Checking & Planning
Developing promotional strategies, Editing written materials, Maintaining disaster recovery plans
Core Skills
Conducting market research, Writing informational material, Writing advertising or promotional material
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
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Which parts of your Radio-Television Program Officer experience can you support when considering the civilian directions shown below?
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Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
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