Radio Music Director

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What is Radio Music Director?

The main task of a music director on a radio station is to find the right music for the radio.?In addition, the music director on the radio station is responsible for interacting with the representative of the record label, selecting new music, and deciding what songs can be played on the radio (this is sometimes done with the program director), when, and how often. Music directors can work as well as broadcasters, or program directors. Music directors also sometimes work to assist radio promotion or sales staff.

Minimum education level

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM3200 - RM 4900

Example of a Job Position

Program Director

Radio Program Director

Program Producer

Task

? Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects ? Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo ? Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists ? Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, to select music to be performed ? Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations

Knowledge

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

Customer and Personal Services

Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination between people and resources.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of the principles and methods to show, promote, and sell products or services. Includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstrations, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Monitor

Monitor / assess the performance of themselves, other individuals, and organizations to develop or take corrective actions.

Critical Thinking

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

Consideration and Decision Making

Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.

Coordination

Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.

Science

Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Capability

1
Smooth Idea - The ability to generate many ideas for one topic (total ideas are the most important, not quality, truth, or creativity).
2
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed
3
Speaking Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so that others can understand what is being said
4
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.
5
Originality - The ability to bring unusual ideas or bright ideas to a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways of solving problems.
6
Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the difference between different sounds and loudness.