program director

noun

, Radio and Television.

1. a chief executive responsible for selecting and scheduling programs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of program director¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

“We know from recent history that the incoming administration will undoubtedly push both a legislative and a regulatory agenda that is designed to dismantle bedrock conservation laws like the Endangered Species Act, and will work to destroy the wildlife and the habitat that we cherish,” said Pamela Flick, California program director for Defenders of Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times

Wallace’s fellow competitor, health program director Heather Ryan, who chose the $400 clue, happened to be wearing glasses — a coincidence that prompted Jennings to say, “Sorry, Heather.”

From Los Angeles Times

“After decades of effort to safeguard declining burrowing owl populations in California, the species has finally been afforded interim state protections where they’re most needed — at least for the time being,” said Pamela Flick, California program director with Defenders of Wildlife, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest legislation is an effort to “get everybody moving in the same direction,” Mari Galloway, California program director for the Wildlands Network, a co-sponsor of the bill, told The Times after the bill cleared the Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times

But that’s what gives IEM its utility, program director and Tippie professor Thomas S. Gruca told me.

From Slate