Primary Responsibilities:
Operate and monitor broadcast, studio, and production equipment during live and recorded programming.
Assist in maintaining broadcast systems, control room equipment, audio/video systems, and transmission facilities.
Troubleshoot routine technical issues and escalate complex problems to senior engineering staff.
Perform equipment inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance activities.
Support studio setup and technical preparation for broadcasts, recordings, and special events.
Monitor signal quality and equipment performance to help ensure uninterrupted broadcast operations.
Assist with installation, configuration, and testing of new broadcast and production equipment.
Works with supervisor to be familiar with the latest/new technology
Operates computers
Completes tasks accurately and independently prior to deadline, in according with editorial and production priorities
Functions as effective member of a team
Other related duties as assigned
About the Agency
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is an exciting, multi-media, multi-cultural, global media agency that carries out all United States civilian international broadcasting. Our media networks complement and reinforce one another in a shared mission vital to U.S. national interests: to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. Our staff of dedicated professionals serve as an example of a free and independent media, bringing news, information, and relevant discussions to a weekly audience of over 278 million people worldwide in over 60 languages via radio, television, Internet, and social media.
USAGM networks include the Voice of America and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti) and three grantee organizations: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia.
This is not an announcement for a federal job. This position is for employment as a personal services contractor with VOA News. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check.
