program director

noun

: one in charge of planning and scheduling program material for a radio or television station or network

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In Eternally Electric, Gibson recounts having to schmooze a Pittsburgh program director to get her record played. Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025 The Cedar Cultural Center, a Minneapolis performance venue, announced the appointment of James Taylor as program director. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025 Once accepted, residents are connected with Gaby Quevedo, an artist and program director who assists them with converting creative ideas to an exhibition showcasing their work. Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025 Four people were detained, said Jordan Garcia, the program director for the American Friends Service Committee’s immigrant-rights program in Colorado. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for program director

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First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of program director was in 1901

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“Program director.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/program%20director. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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