program director

American  

noun

Radio and Television.

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

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Etymology

Origin of program director

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

“Neither ground nor air campaigns are effective at defeating an indigenous armed movement,” said Randa Slim, Middle East program director at the Stimson Center think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

"Both Mikaela and Lindsey are almost one-offs," said Bradley Wall, SSCV's Alpine program director, speaking before the Olympics.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

I point out the irony, therefore, of making heat pumps here to TJ Root, Octopus's Cosy program director, after my factory tour.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

“Bus passengers want reliability and reduced trip times,” said Eric Goldwyn, program director of the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025

I answer their questions and tell them, “The thing I like most about this program is that the mentors and program director really listen.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson