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director
A person who directs or manages a project, program, or creative production. Commonly used in television, advertising, and business contexts. In TV production, the ディレクター handles on-site direction, as distinct from the プロデューサー who oversees the overall project.
Usage
In Japanese media and business, ディレクター has a specific meaning distinct from 監督 (director of a film or sports team). In television, a ディレクター handles day-to-day production direction on the ground, while the プロデューサー oversees budget, scheduling, and overall vision.
Common collocations
- アートディレクター: art director
- クリエイティブディレクター: creative director
- 番組ディレクター: program director