International Multimedia Journalist IV (Afghan Service)

Description

Serves as a team leader, assigning work and coaching team members and reporting to management on their performance

Writes and produces news and feature content and programming as assigned for use in broadcasts and web and social media

As assigned, during programs, serves as line producer and manages the timing and order of stories included in broadcasts

Conducts and writes up interviews for inclusion in his/her assigned stories

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

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

Voices material for/during broadcasts as assigned, including material prepared by others

Contributes to production elements of programs and content for broadcast and/or web and social media, including fine editing of taped material, as assigned

As assigned, edits and approves copy and content prepared or written by others for broadcast and/or publication

for inclusion in his/her assigned stories

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

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

Voices material for/during broadcasts as assigned, including material prepared by others

Contributes finished products meeting standards 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

Serves as anchor/program host as assigned

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

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Employer sponsorship for work visas is not available for this position.