What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Control Technician position at United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)?
Primary Responsibilities:
Operate and monitor master control systems for television, radio, streaming, and digital broadcast services.
Ensure programming, public service announcements, and promotional content air according to established schedules.
Monitor broadcast signals, audio levels, video quality, and transmission paths to maintain on-air standards.
Switch and route programming, live events, and network feeds as required.
Verify the accuracy of broadcast logs, playlists, and automation schedules.
Respond to technical alarms, transmission interruptions, and operational issues to minimize service disruptions.
Coordinate with engineering, production, and programming staff to resolve broadcast-related issues.
Logs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOA’s digital asset management system
Operates computers
Completes tasks accurately and independently prior to deadline, in accordance with editorial and production priorities
Functions as effective member of a team
Serves as a team leader, assigning work and coaching team members and reporting to management on their performance
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.