TD-Director

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

USAGM's Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Doral, FL is seeking a skilled broadcast technician/director to operate live and taped programs in an automated control environment. You will manage switchers, graphics, and media playback, coordinating with producers to lock the rundown and ensure clean transitions.

The role demands quick troubleshooting, precise routing, and a proactive approach to adopt new broadcast technologies while maintaining high-quality on-air delivery.

Qualifications

• Operate Ross, Sony, or Grass Valley switchers for live/taped broadcasts.
• Serve as dual Director/TD, calling cues while executing the punch.
• Coordinate with producers to confirm rundown and media elements.
• Configure control room routing and pre-air feeds.
• Program switcher macros and EMEMs for multi-layered layouts.
• Incorporate live graphics, lower thirds and chroma keys.
• Troubleshoot live issues to prevent dead air.

Responsibilities

• Operate and route video feeds in automated control room.
• Manage on-air graphics and media playback.
• Collaborate with production staff on show rundown.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures quickly.
• Stay updated with latest broadcast technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ross switcher

Broadcast directing

Live switching

Graphics integration

Media playback

Troubleshooting

Automation macros

Control room routing

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Sony switchers

Grass Valley switchers

Job description

Job Location: Office of Cuba Broadcasting - Doral, FL 33166

• Switcher Operation: Operate Ross, Sony, or Grass Valley production switchers to execute precise video transitions for live and taped broadcasts.
• Directing & Switching: Serve as a dual Director/TD, calling the show's editorial cues while simultaneously executing the technical punch.
• Producer Collaboration: Work closely with the producing staff to confirm the show rundown, adapt to script changes, and verify all media elements.
• Pre-Show Routing: Configure control room inputs and route all internal, external, and live remote feeds prior to air.
• Automation & Macros: Program switcher macros and EMEMs to seamlessly execute complex, multi-layered visual layouts.
• Graphics Integration: Manage the live insertion of lower thirds, full-screen graphics, and studio chroma keys.
• Media Playback: Ensure flawless timing and transitions between live studio cameras, taped packages, and commercial breaks.
• Live Troubleshooting: Rapidly pivot to backup sources and workarounds during equipment failures to prevent dead 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
• Integrates the program segments
• Stays abreast of the latest/new technology
• Operates computers
• Completes tasks accurately and independently prior to deadline, in accordance with editorial and production priorities
• Functions as effective member of a team
• 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. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check.

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