Artistic Directors, Media Producers and Presenters

What the job involves

• Managing artistic and media productions to meet quality, cost and timing specifications
• Formulating and developing organisations' artistic policies and selecting and planning organisations' artistic programs
• Hiring and managing artistic staff
• Controlling the use of media production facilities such as studios and editing equipment, stage and film equipment and rehearsal time
• Directing the formulation of media production strategies, policies and plans
• Introducing programs, music, entertainment items, guests and celebrities
• Preparing and reading news bulletins, making special announcements and providing commentary for sports and other events
• Presenting opinions on sports, politics, and social and economic matters
• Researching, investigating and compiling stories and programs

Key values of workers in Artistic Directors, Media Producers and Presenters

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Artistic Directors, Media Producers and Presenters

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.