What is a television director and how to become one

Key steps to become a television director

1. Explore television director education requirements

   Most common television director degrees

   Bachelor's

   74.4 %

   Master's

   9.9 %

   Associate

   9.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific television director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Video Production	53.21%
   Live Broadcasts	12.88%
   Control Room	12.02%
   Camera Operators	4.86%
   Audio Tech	4.73%

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3. Complete relevant television director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New television directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a television director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real television director resumes.

4. Research television director duties and responsibilities

   • Coordinate and manage show production, including budget creation, scriptwriting and booking guest for on camera interviews.
   • Execute integrated advertising campaigns across multiple media channels including television, radio, and newspapers.
   • Spearhead a move to a non-linear, SAN base, HD exclusive edit system.
   • Execute integrated advertising campaigns across multiple media channels including television, radio, and newspapers.

5. Get television director experience

   Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a television director. The most common roles before becoming a television director include director, producer team lead and technical director.

6. Apply for television director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a television director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams