Redefining the Radio Program Director Role

26/01/2026

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What’s inside

This document brings together a compilation of responses from radio and audio organisations on how they currently define the role of the Program Director. It reflects perspectives on core responsibilities, decision-making authority, evolving expectations in an audio-first environment, and the skills and profiles now sought when hiring for the role.

  • Core responsibilities of the Program Director today
  • Scope of authority (what decisions sit with the PD vs. management, sales, marketing, etc.)
  • How the role has evolved in recent years with the shift from radio to broader audio
  • Any key skills or profiles you now look for when hiring a PD

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