- As assigned, during programs, serves as line producer and manages the timing and order of stories included in broadcasts
- Participates in the creation and development of regularly scheduled or special radio and/or tv programs and/or web and social media sections, as assigned
- Contributes to production elements of programs and content for broadcast and/or web and social media, including fine editing of taped material, as assigned
- Performs technical functions including operation of equipment, as assigned
- Contributes to teamwork, facilitating tasks of teammates, as needed
- Meets VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlines
- Serves as videographer/reporter, as assigned
- Works independently or as a member of a team
- Fluency in target language (written, spoken) and deep knowledge of the target area, plus the ability to adapt stories into English as assigned, within the time assigned
- Has specialized knowledge including formal education in a field desired by VOA, regularly demonstrating that added ability through the performance of his/her duties
- Logs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOAs digital asset management system
- 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.
Skills Required
- Fluency in target language (written and spoken) and deep knowledge of the target area
- Ability to adapt stories into English within assigned timeframes
- Formal education/specialized knowledge in a field desired by VOA
- Experience operating production equipment and performing technical production functions
- Experience with fine editing of taped material and contributing production elements for broadcast and web/social media
- Ability to serve as videographer/reporter and work independently or in teams
- Ability to log and perform data entry for digital asset management systems
- Must pass a thorough background check
What We Do
Broadcast and digital news and media for emerging markets publishing in 61 languages with a 215 million weekly audience in 200 countries.
