Digital Journalist: International Multimedia Journalist III

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 a versatile journalist to write and produce news and feature content for broadcasts, web, and social media. The role includes line producing complex shows with live sources, and coordinating video and audio elements.

Responsibilities include translating content between English and the target language, voicing material, editing taped material and graphics, and contributing to program development and production workflows.

Qualifications

• Fluency in target language (written and spoken).
• Experience producing news or feature content for broadcast or web.
• Ability to translate between English and the target language and adapt stories.

Responsibilities

• Writes and produces news and feature content for broadcasts, web, and social media.
• Acts as line producer for complex shows with video, audio, remote sources.
• Adapts content between English and the target language for distribution.
• Voices material during broadcasts, including material prepared by others.
• Edits taped material and oversees graphics to support production.
• Participates in program development and production workflows.

Skills

Fluency in target language

Anchor/host duties

Videographer/Reporter

Editing taped material

Team collaboration

Tools

Video equipment operation

Job description

Primary Responsibilities: 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 for a complex show incorporating video, audio, effects, multiple remote live sources, etc 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 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 and static and motion graphics, 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 Logs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOA’s digital asset management system 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.