How much does a Broadcast Production Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Broadcast Production Director in the United States is $74 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66 and $86. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Broadcast Production Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Broadcast Production Director Salary $59 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Broadcast Production Director Salary $66 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Broadcast Production Director Salary $74 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Broadcast Production Director Salary $86 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Broadcast Production Director Salary $97 US March 26, 2024
25% $66 10% $59 90% $97 75% $86 $74 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Broadcast Production Director completes pre-production processes, including ideation, concept creation, casting, script writing, budgeting, specifications, and scheduling. Oversees and plans the pre-production, production, and post-production stages of television or web shows, broadcasts, or videos. Being a Broadcast Production Director assembles the required team of production specialists for each production's camera, sound, lighting, and other functions. Defines and organizes the technical and logistical resources required for each production. In addition, Broadcast Production Director directs post-production editing operations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Broadcast Production Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Broadcast Production Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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