Radio Director
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist profession that handles directing and progress management from the planning and conception of radio programs to recording and broadcasting. Collaborates with personalities and production staff to create programs that captivate listeners.
Description
A radio director is a profession that handles program planning and conception, creation of compositional scripts, directing and progress management for recordings and live broadcasts. Collaborates with personalities, performers, and technical staff to adjust recording schedules, supervises editing operations using audio editing software, and insertion of sound effects and BGM. Also plans directing that attracts listeners' interest while complying with broadcasting laws and copyrights. In recent years, adaptation to digital distribution such as podcasts is required, and production skills across diverse platforms are demanded.
Future Outlook
While traditional radio broadcasting is a stable medium, the expansion of the digital audio content market such as podcasts will increasingly require directors to have multi-platform adaptability and data analysis skills going forward.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Has a strong sense of responsibility / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness / Is creative
Work Style
Broadcast Station Employment / Freelance / Night and Early Morning Shifts / Team Production
Career Path
Assistant Director → Director → Chief Director → Producer → Freelance
Required Skills
Broadcast Technology / DAW Operation / Program Composition / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
Audio Mixing / Interview Skills / Knowledge of Legal Regulations / Live Directing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth collaboration with personalities and staff. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Ideation skills are important for program planning and directing. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for managing and adjusting recording and broadcasting schedules. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to advance production by cooperating with diverse staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is rarely required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mostly seated work, so physical demands are not high. |
Aliases
- Broadcast Director
- Program Director
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