Studio and Production Operations Technician 4

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)•Washington, DC

33d•$53 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and directs on air the production of programs including topical material, entertainment, live and recorded interviews, and coverage of special events - Applies sound production techniques to program elements and integrates them into a complete, professional production - Works with executive producers and supervisors to develop specific ideas on how to best present the subject - Directs live tightly integrated airshows using production automation or manual systems to cue in audio, video, and effects. Frames camera shots for maximum effectiveness and provides quality control on productions as they air. - Have in depth working knowledge of all broadcast technology needed for television production in an automated control environment with periodic manual override, and manage the quality control and routing of incoming video feeds and duplication of video programs on a variety of media - Formats and operates Ross Overdrive or similar technology to plan, adjust, and individually execute programs live on the air - As needed, simultaneously serves as audio operator/backup Overdrive operator to make adjustments on the air so that a changing program airs smoothly - Have working knowledge of all broadcast technology needed for television production in an automated control environment with periodic manual override, and manage the quality control and routing of incoming video feeds and duplication of video programs on a variety of media - Logs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOAs digital asset management system - Prepares 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 - As needed, performs technical functions related to studio control room operation in the production and broadcast of service programs, including audio, video, switchers, 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 needed - Performs sophisticated editing of voiceovers, soundcuts, and packages from taped material, including high end video and color correction, and production of static graphics, as assigned. Monitors recordings for format and technical quality. Deletes portions to meet required program length. Adjusts pauses to ensure proper timing and pacing. Removes extraneous noises and video errors and corrects sound quality and levels as required, and supplies both color correction and color grading. Video packages are edited so that color, scope, and spectrum match from shot to shot and that shots are edited in a logical editorial/production sequence - Integrates the program segments - Stays abreast of the latest/new 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 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 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. Qualifications

Requirements

Have in depth working knowledge of all broadcast technology needed for television production in an automated control environment with periodic manual override
Have working knowledge of all broadcast technology needed for television production in an automated control environment with periodic manual override

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs on air the production of programs including topical material, entertainment, live and recorded interviews, and coverage of special events
Applies sound production techniques to program elements and integrates them into a complete, professional production
Works with executive producers and supervisors to develop specific ideas on how to best present the subject
Directs live tightly integrated airshows using production automation or manual systems to cue in audio, video, and effects
Frames camera shots for maximum effectiveness and provides quality control on productions as they air
Have in depth working knowledge of all broadcast technology needed for television production in an automated control environment with periodic manual override, and manage the quality control and routing of incoming video feeds and duplication of video programs on a variety of media
Formats and operates Ross Overdrive or similar technology to plan, adjust, and individually execute programs live on the air
As needed, simultaneously serves as audio operator/backup Overdrive operator to make adjustments on the air so that a changing program airs smoothly
Have working knowledge of all broadcast technology needed for television production in an automated control environment with periodic manual override, and manage the quality control and routing of incoming video feeds and duplication of video programs on a variety of media
Logs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOAs digital asset management system
Prepares 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
As needed, performs technical functions related to studio control room operation in the production and broadcast of service programs, including audio, video, switchers, 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 needed
Performs sophisticated editing of voiceovers, soundcuts, and packages from taped material, including high end video and color correction, and production of static graphics, as assigned
Monitors recordings for format and technical quality
Deletes portions to meet required program length
Adjusts pauses to ensure proper timing and pacing
Removes extraneous noises and video errors and corrects sound quality and levels as required, and supplies both color correction and color grading
Video packages are edited so that color, scope, and spectrum match from shot to shot and that shots are edited in a logical editorial/production sequence
Integrates the program segments
Stays abreast of the latest/new 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 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