Lead Master Control Technician

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), through the Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Doral, FL, is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast operations across television, radio, streaming and digital services, ensuring programming airs on schedule and logs are accurate.

You will monitor signals, audio levels and video quality, switch and route feeds, respond to alarms, and collaborate with engineering, production and programming teams to maintain on-air standards and

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

Job description

The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), through the Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Doral, FL, is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast operations across television, radio, streaming and digital services, ensuring programming airs on schedule and logs are accurate.

You will monitor signals, audio levels and video quality, switch and route feeds, respond to alarms, and collaborate with engineering, production and programming teams to maintain on-air standards and