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the musical director begins work by attending creative meetings with the director and choreographer to develop the overall vision of the show and determine the mood and theme to be portrayed. This person studies the script and music, then participates in auditions to evaluate the vocal abilities of each potential cast member and offer suggestions on which individuals might be best suited for a particular role, based on the vocal performance required.

The program director is responsible for selecting the format, shows, and schedule for a radio station. This person also has final approval over the station’s music playlist. He or she hires disc jockeys and supervises the on-air talent. The station’s listening area demographics and ratings drive the program director’s decisions on format, the ultimate goal being to find the most profitable and popular formula that attracts a high volume of listeners, thereby driving up advertising revenue. Higher-rated programs command higher ad rates.

tation engineer, or radio promotions manager can lead to a program director gig. Those who attain the position will typically seek to move up into larger markets and more prestigious stations.