Broadcasting Board of Governors
Augusto Santos has a robust background in television broadcasting and production, with experience spanning over three decades. Currently serving as a Master Control Operator at the Broadcasting Board of Governors since 2008, Augusto has honed expertise in technical operations. Prior to this role, extensive freelance work from 1992 to 2014 involved various esteemed organizations such as CNN, ABC News, and Televisa, showcasing proficiency in video production, editing, and live event broadcasting. A former Network Editor for CNN from 1995 to 2005, responsibilities included video editing and Spanish translations. Augusto's foundational skills were developed as a Cameraman, Editor, and Producer at Televisa Internacional noticias. Academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of the District of Columbia.
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Broadcasting Board of Governors
The Broadcasting Board Governors (BBG) became the independent entity responsible for all U.S. Government and government-sponsored, non-military, international broadcasting on October 1, 1999.With enactment of the 1998 Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (Public Law 105-277), the BBG assumed authority for the International BroadcastingBureau (IBB) and its broadcasting services – the Voice of America (VOA) and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB). The Board also oversees three grantee organizations, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN).The interactive timeline below highlights some of the key moments in the history of U.S. international media.