ONET Occupations » 27-2012.03

Program Directors

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

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Parachute skills

  1. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.72)
  2. Plan - Data (4.69)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.65)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.65)
  5. Research - Data (4.64)
  6. Pay attention to details - Data (4.60)
  7. Supervise, manage - People (4.49)
  8. Coordinate - People (4.49)
  9. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.40)
  10. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.39)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.38)
  12. Listen - People (4.38)
  13. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.37)
  14. Consult - People (4.35)
  15. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.29)
  16. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.27)
  17. Follow through, get things done - People (4.19)
  18. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.17)
  19. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  20. Speak - People (4.12)
  21. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  22. Motivate - People (4.00)
  23. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  24. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  25. Organize, classify - Data (3.88)
  26. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.84)
  27. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.81)
  28. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.81)
  29. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  30. Advise - People (3.61)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (4.25)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Speaking (4.12)
  4. Judgment and Decision Making (4.12)
  5. Active Listening (4.00)
  6. Active Learning (4.00)
  7. Coordination (4.00)
  8. Time Management (4.00)
  9. Management of Personnel Resources (4.00)
  10. Writing (3.88)
  11. Social Perceptiveness (3.88)
  12. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  13. Monitoring (3.62)
  14. Negotiation (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.38)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Oral Expression (4.12)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  5. Written Expression (4.00)
  6. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  7. Originality (3.88)
  8. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  9. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  10. Information Ordering (3.88)
  11. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  12. Near Vision (3.75)
  13. Fluency of Ideas (3.50)
  14. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.60)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.60)
  3. Cooperation (4.50)
  4. Self Control (4.49)
  5. Integrity (4.40)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.39)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.39)
  8. Innovation (4.39)
  9. Analytical Thinking (4.38)
  10. Social Orientation (4.37)
  11. Initiative (4.34)
  12. Independence (4.30)
  13. Leadership (4.27)
  14. Achievement/Effort (4.20)
  15. Persistence (4.19)
  16. Concern for Others (4.17)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.86)
  2. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.72)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.71)
  4. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.69)
  5. Thinking Creatively (4.65)
  6. Getting Information (4.64)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.64)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.53)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.50)
  10. Scheduling Work and Activities (4.49)
  11. Developing Objectives and Strategies (4.43)
  12. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (4.40)
  13. Processing Information (4.36)
  14. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (4.35)
  15. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.29)
  16. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.27)
  17. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.25)
  18. Coaching and Developing Others (4.24)
  19. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (4.23)
  20. Developing and Building Teams (4.20)
  21. Performing Administrative Activities (4.11)
  22. Staffing Organizational Units (3.85)
  23. Training and Teaching Others (3.84)
  24. Documenting/Recording Information (3.83)
  25. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.81)
  26. Analyzing Data or Information (3.81)
  27. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.75)
  28. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.72)
  29. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.61)
  1. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.86)
  2. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.86)
  3. Communicate Visually Or Verbally (4.72)
  4. Write Business Correspondence (4.72)
  5. Plan Or Organize Work (4.69)
  6. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.64)
  7. Research Information For News Programs (4.64)
  8. Research Broadcast Copy (4.64)
  9. Schedule Activities, Classes, Or Events (4.49)
  10. Schedule Employee Work Hours (4.49)
  11. Assign Work To Staff Or Employees (4.40)
  12. Evaluate Performance Of Employees Or Contract Personnel (4.40)
  13. Oversee Execution Of Organizational Or Program Policies (4.35)
  14. Confer With Other Departmental Heads To Coordinate Activities (4.35)
  15. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (4.35)
  16. Review Assembled Film Or Video Tape On Monitor (4.23)
  17. Review Film, Recordings, Or Rehearsals (4.23)
  18. Evaluate Length, Content, Or Suitability Of Program For Broadcast (4.23)
  19. Hire, Discharge, Transfer, Or Promote Workers (3.85)
  20. Analyze Financial Data (3.81)
  21. Write News Analysis Commentary, Column, Or Script (3.81)
  22. Write News Stories For Publication (3.81)
  23. Interpret Information To Formulate Story Ideas (3.81)
  24. Monitor Or Review News Or Programming Copy Or Film (3.72)
  25. Advise Member Stations Concerning Programs Or Schedules (3.61)