CS Editor and Video Journalist Level II

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) seeks an International Multimedia Journalist to shoot and edit video content for promotional campaigns, station branding, and digital platforms. This role covers field and studio productions, with responsibilities including lighting and audio operation.

The position requires fluency in the target language and English, ability to conduct interviews, and adaptation of content for radio, TV, and web distribution.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to shoot and edit video for broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Experience with field and studio production workflows and standards.
• Fluency in target language (written and spoken) and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit video content for promotional campaigns, station branding, public service announcements, special events, and digital media platforms.
• Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment during field and studio productions.
• Edit video, audio, and graphics using approved software and standards.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Field production

Multilingual communication

Tools

Camera equipment

Job description

International Multimedia Journalist – IIShoot and edit video content for promotional campaigns, station branding, public service announcements, special events, and digital media platforms.Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment during field and studio productions.Edit video, audio, and graphics using approved editing software and established production standards.Assist with developing promotional content for television, social media, websites, and streaming platforms.Writes news and feature content as assigned for use in broadcasts and web/social mediaConducts and writes up interviews for inclusion in his/her assigned storiesLogs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOA’s digital asset management systemResearches and confirms facts in stories produced by self or by others, as assignedAdapts and/or translates content produced in English into native language, as assignedVersions content produced in native language into English for distribution, as assignedParticipates in the creation and development of regularly scheduled or special radio and/or TV programs and/or web and social media sections, as assignedContributes 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 and static graphics, as assignedPerforms technical functions including operation of equipment, as assignedContributes to teamwork, facilitating tasks of teammates, as neededMeets VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlinesServes as videographer as assignedWorks independently as a member of a teamFluency in target language (written, spoken) and deep knowledge of the target area, plus fluency in English (written/spoken)Other related duties as assignedAbout 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. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check.