Booker - International Multimedia Journalist II

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) in Doral, FL, seeks an International Multimedia Journalist – II to support Office of Cuba Broadcasting. This role focuses on identifying guests, researching sources, coordinating bookings, and preparing materials for VOA News productions.

Responsibilities include managing guest databases, briefing producers, and ensuring timely communications, with strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Identify and research potential guests, sources, and experts for news stories.
• Coordinate booking, scheduling, and logistics for guests.
• Maintain guest contact lists, calendars, and booking records.
• Prepare guest profiles, biographies, and briefing materials.
• Monitor developments to identify guests for upcoming coverage.
• Provide administrative support for booking activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and researching potential guests.
• Conduct outreach and coordinate scheduling.
• Maintain guest databases, calendars, and records.
• Gather biographies and supporting materials for producers.
• Coordinate guest logistics and pre-interview communications.
• Track booking requests and deadlines.
• Prepare briefing materials for production teams.
• Provide administrative support for booking activities.

Skills

Guest identification

News research

Outreach

Scheduling coordination

Database management

Background research

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Office of Cuba Broadcasting - Doral, FL 33166International Multimedia Journalist – IIPrimary responsibilities: Assistwithidentifyingand researching potential guests, sources, and subject matter experts for news stories, interviews, and feature segments. Conductoutreach to prospective guests and coordinate scheduling based on production needs and availability. Maintainguest contact lists, databases, calendars, and booking records to support production activities. Gatherand compile background information, biographies, and supporting materials for producers, hosts, and reporters. Coordinateguestlogistics, including appearance details, technical requirements, and pre-interview communications. Monitornews developments and industry trends to helpidentifypotential guests relevant to upcoming coverage. Confirmguest participation and ensure all necessary information is communicated accurately andin a timely manner. Supportproducers and editorial staff by tracking booking requests, deadlines, and scheduling changes. Assistwith preparing booking memos, guest profiles, and briefing materials for production teams. Provideadministrative support for booking activities, includingmaintainingrecords, updating contact information, and organizing documentation. Contributes to teamwork,facilitatingtasks of teammates, as needed Meets VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlines Makes suggestions about policy and workflow improvementsPreferredfluency 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 assignedTasks arevaried, andrequire advanced and specialized skills. Expected to track and perform multiple tasks concurrentlyExpected to resolve simple problems independentlyAbout the AgencyThe 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.Qualifications