Broadcasting Board of Governors
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The organization began in 1994 when the International Broadcasting Act established a U.S. government broadcaster that oversees a global network of international outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Martí, along with three grantee organizations: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and MBN. In 2018, it was renamed the United States Agency for Global Media as part of a modernization effort. The agency emphasizes objective journalism and maintains a firewall intended to shield journalists and content from political influence. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., USAGM is a midsized government agency serving a worldwide audience with news, information, and discussions across its networks. It operates within the broadcast media production and distribution landscape as a government-backed entity focused on providing reliable international reporting. In March 2026, USAGM appointed Christopher Wallace as deputy director for Voice of America, reflecting ongoing leadership changes.