Floor Manager Level III

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is seeking a studio floor leader for VOA News to direct live and recorded broadcasts, manage multi-camera productions, and coordinate a diverse team of floor staff.

The role requires strong communication across directors, producers, and talent, with a focus on safety, schedule adherence, and technical readiness in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Direct and oversee studio floor operations for live broadcasts, recorded productions, special events, and multi-camera productions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between directors, producers, technical staff, on-air talent, and studio personnel to ensure effective communication and execution of production plans.
• Coordinate and supervise floor managers, production assistants, stagehands, and other studio support personnel.
• Monitor studio activities to identify and resolve operational, safety, or production issues in real time.

Responsibilities

• Lead floor operations during high-profile broadcasts, breaking news coverage, and special productions.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules, rundowns, and broadcast timelines while responding to changing operational requirements.
• Stays abreast of the latest/new technology and operates computers as needed.
• Serve as floor director or teleprompter operator, as required.
• May serve as a team leader, assigning work and coaching team members.

Skills

Floor management

Broadcast operations

Team leadership

Teleprompter operation

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:Direct and oversee studio floor operations for live broadcasts, recorded productions, special events, and multi-camera productions.Serve as the primary liaison between directors, producers, technical staff, on-air talent, and studio personnel to ensure effective communication and execution of production plans.Coordinate and supervise floor managers, production assistants, stagehands, and other studio support personnel.Manage studio readiness, including set preparation, props, talent positioning, guest coordination, and production logistics.Ensure adherence to production schedules, rundowns, and broadcast timelines while responding to changing operational requirements.Lead floor operations during high-profile broadcasts, breaking news coverage, and special productions.Monitor studio activities to identify and resolve operational, safety, or production issues in real time.Serves as floor director or teleprompter operator, as requiredStays abreast of the latest/new technologyOperates computersCompletes tasks accurately and independently prior to deadline, in according with editorial and production prioritiesFunctions as effective member of a teamMay serve as a team leader, assigning work and coaching team members and reporting to management on their performanceOther related duties as assignedAbout the AgencyThe 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.