Studio and Production Operations Technician - III (Operations Support) Job at U.S. Agency For Global Media

U.S. Agency For Global Media Washington, DC 20237

$40.48 an hour
Job Details

Job Location

Washington Headquarters - Washington, DC

Salary Range

$40.48 Hourly
Responsibilities
Performs technical functions related to studio control room operation in the production and broadcast of service programs, including audio control including Wheatstone, video control including Sony, operation of studio and robotic cameras, recording and playback equipment, mixers, filters, patch panels, and other equipment- Assists in the preparation of production elements of programs and content for broadcast and/or web and social media, and contributes finished products meeting standards to production elements of programs and content for broadcast and/or web and social media - Applies sound production techniques to program elements and integrates them into a complete, professional production - Performs technical functions related to studio control room operation in the production and broadcast of service programs, including audio control, video control, operation of studio and robotic cameras, recording and playback equipment, mixers, filters, patch panels, and other equipment - Works in the field to record and/or transmit live programming, either alone or under direction. Professionally operates field video camera and sound equipment, lights, and associated equipment, both from a tripod and hand-held. Shoots in a logical sequence of well-composed wide, medium, and tight shots that follow action. Frames and lights subjects well and adjusts sound to neither overmodulate nor undermodulate. - Adjusts and places lighting equipment as needed to provide proper light levels for productions, including changing bulbs and relocating lighting fixtures - Serves as floor director or teleprompter operator, as required - Integrates program segments - Logs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOAs digital asset management system - Stays abreast of the latest/newest technology - Researches, gathers, and logs video and audio feeds - Coordinates on-air telephone calls, Skype, Teradek, and other remotes - Operates computers - Completes tasks accurately and independently prior to deadline, in according with editorial and production priorities - Functions as effective member of a team - May serve as a team leader, assigning work and coaching team members and reporting to management on their performance
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 and may include eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, overtime, paid time off, sick leave, and the possibility of performance-based bonuses. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check.

U.S. citizenship is not required for this job and visa sponsorship is possible for the right candidates.




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