(SDSU) Radio and Television Degree, Program Information at San Diego State University

A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction in media aesthetics; planning, scheduling, and production; writing and editing; performing and directing; personnel and facilities management; marketing and distribution; media regulations, law, and policy; and principles of broadcast technology. Find Colleges Offering Radio and Television Degree.

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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Producers
Job Description
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
Salary and Wages
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA
- Total Employment: 950
- Average Annual Salary: $78,170
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.58
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 93,074
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 103,360
- Percent Job Growth: 11.05%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
Job Description
Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs.
Salary and Wages
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA
- Total Employment: 950
- Average Annual Salary: $78,170
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.58
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 93,074
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 103,360
- Percent Job Growth: 11.05%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
Program Directors
Job Description
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
Salary and Wages
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA
- Total Employment: 950
- Average Annual Salary: $78,170
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.58
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 93,074
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 103,360
- Percent Job Growth: 11.05%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
Talent Directors
Job Description
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
Salary and Wages
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA
- Total Employment: 950
- Average Annual Salary: $78,170
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.58
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 93,074
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 103,360
- Percent Job Growth: 11.05%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Technical Directors/Managers
Job Description
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
Salary and Wages
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA
- Total Employment: 950
- Average Annual Salary: $78,170
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.58
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 93,074
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 103,360
- Percent Job Growth: 11.05%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Selective Attention
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Radio and Television Announcers
Job Description
Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and artist.
Salary and Wages
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Annual Salary: $63,470
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.52
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 58,905
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 54,020
- Percent Job Growth: -8.3%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Broadcast News Analysts
Job Description
Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 7,724
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 8,184
- Percent Job Growth: 5.96%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
Film and Video Editors
Job Description
Edit motion picture soundtracks, film, and video.
Salary and Wages
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA
- Total Employment: 180
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 20,544
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 23,150
- Percent Job Growth: 12.69%
Important Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Originality
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision