Programme Controller

Programme controller's job is to lead the programming teams in commericial radio. They make sure that each department meets the creative and commericial needs. Programme controllers often work with station managers or similar personell that shares the same amount of responsibilities to maximise sales and revenue.
The most important jobs of being a programme controller is that you are involved in recruiments, training and development, daily management of the staffs and encouraging creatvitity in each department.
Most programme controllers have previous experience of managing a small business, for example retail management.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
Radio Programme Controllers need the following:

• ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics
• sound editorial judgement
• business and finance skills
• confidence and decisiveness
• the capacity to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
• determination, diplomacy, and excellent interpersonal skills
• a facility for managing creative teams, and encouraging acceptable creative risk taking
• ability to coach, and to develop talent in others
• ability to give and accept feedback, and manage performance
• ability to deal effectively with team members of differing temperaments and morale
• ability to encourage frank and constructive reviews of output
• self-motivation and adaptability
• a thorough knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production
• knowledge of when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
• knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
• a high level of IT skills - particularly good word-processing and data handling skills