Audio Tech

Audio Tech

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate audio consoles, mixers, microphones, intercom systems, and related broadcast audio equipment during live and recorded productions.
• Monitor and adjust audio levels to ensure clear, balanced, and high-quality sound for broadcasts.
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot microphones, audio feeds, recording equipment, and signal routing systems.
• Coordinate with producers, directors, technical staff, and on-air talent to support production requirements.
• Perform audio checks and equipment testing before broadcasts, recordings, and remote productions.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing audio signals to identify and correct technical issues.
• Record, edit, and manage audio content as required for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Assist with the maintenance, inventory, and repair coordination of audio equipment and systems.
• Applies sound production techniques to program elements and integrates them into a complete, professional production.
• Performs technical functions related to studio control room operation in the production and broadcast of service programs, including audio control.
• Logs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOA's digital asset management system.
• Stays abreast of the latest/new technology.
• Researches, gathers, and logs video and audio feeds.
• Operates computers.
• Completes tasks accurately and independently prior to deadline, in accordance with editorial and production priorities.
• Functions as an effective member of a team.
• May serve 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. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check.