Electronics Technician - Studio and Production Operations Technician 3
About The Position
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is a 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. This role supports studio, control room, transmission, and field production operations by providing technical assistance and equipment setup. The agency's 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. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Employer sponsorship for work visas is not available for this position.
Requirements
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- May serve as a team leader, assigning work and coaching team members and reporting to management on their performance.
Responsibilities
- Install, operate, maintain, and repair broadcast electronic equipment, including audio, video, transmission, and studio systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions using electronic testing and measurement tools.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and routine inspections of broadcast equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor technical systems and respond to equipment failures to minimize operational disruptions.
- Assist with the installation, configuration, and testing of new broadcast and production equipment.
- Support studio, control room, transmission, and field production operations by providing technical assistance and equipment setup.
- Maintain wiring, cabling, connectors, and signal distribution systems used in broadcast facilities.
- 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.
- Stays abreast of 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.
- May serve as a team leader, assigning work and coaching team members and reporting to management on their performance.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
