- Writes and produces news and feature content and programming as assigned for use in broadcasts and web and social media
- Adapts and/or translates content produced in English into native language, as assigned
- Versions content produced in native language into English for distribution, as assigned
- Contributes to teamwork, facilitating tasks of teammates, as needed
- Meets VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlines
- Makes suggestions about policy and workflow improvements
- 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
- Other related duties as assigned
- Candidates must be proficient in Farsi, with the ability to speak, read, and write the language at a professional level
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 and/or translate content produced in English into native language and version native language content into English
- Write and produce news and feature content for broadcasts, web, and social media
- Meet VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and to facilitate teammates' tasks as needed
- Pass a thorough background check (personal services contractor requirement)
- Specialized knowledge including formal education in a field desired by VOA
- Make suggestions about policy and workflow improvements
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