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

Mona Yacoubian, the Middle East program director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the region is "currently living their 'nightmare scenario.'"

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“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

The program director, Kathy, slid me a scrap of paper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 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

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