Master Control Center Technician

U.S. Agency For Global Media; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USAGM's Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Miami, FL seeks a TV Master Control Technician to organize and direct workflow in the Master Control area, coordinating with various systems and personnel. The incumbent applies knowledge of broadcast technology and operational procedures to ensure smooth distribution of programming.

The role involves handling computer programs, switchers, and video servers, and coordinating domestic and international interconnections essential to production.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of technologies used in the distribution of television and broadcast programming.
• Experience with television and broadcasting technologies.
• Knowledge of Master Control facilities including operational procedures and facility utilization.
• Knowledge of domestic and international common carriers used to transmit and receive programs via satellite or terrestrial circuits for remote interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs workflow in the TV Master Control area.
• Uses computer programs, switchers and media file (video) servers to manage operations.
• Coordinates and supports interconnects integral to the production process.

Skills

Master Control

Broadcast technology

Video servers

Satellite transmission

Job description

This position is located at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Miami, FL. The incumbent serves as a TV Master Control Technician and may be assigned to any of the operating areas within Master Control facility. The incumbent organizes and directs workflow in the TV Master Control area while using a variety of computer programs, switchers and media file (video) servers. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-11 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and includes all of the following:

• Knowledge of technologies used in the distribution of television and broadcast programming.
• Experience with television and broadcasting technologies.
• Knowledge of Master Control facilities which include operational procedures, and effective utilization of facilities.
• Knowledge of domestic and international common carriers used to transmit and receive programs via satellite or terrestrial circuits in order to coordinate remote interconnects integral to the production process.