Global News Editor & Multimedia Producer - Lead Coverage

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) in New York is seeking an experienced journalist-producer to lead breaking news and enterprise reporting. You will manage editorial coverage, oversee scripting, live production, and field reporting, while maintaining VOA standards.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate across language services, and help shape programming strategy for major events in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
• Extensive knowledge of assigned beat or topic area.
• Advanced understanding of journalism ethics and standards.
• Proven ability to produce complex editorial content under deadlines.
• Expertise in live reporting, production, and storytelling.
• Excellent interview, writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of digital, broadcast, and social media workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produces and delivers high-impact breaking news and enterprise reporting.
• Coordinates editorial coverage with producers and newsroom leadership.
• Develops and executes regularly scheduled or special programming initiatives.
• Contributes to planning, story selection, and coverage strategy.
• Serves as lead producer during major coverage events when assigned.
• Produces finished broadcast and digital products meeting VOA standards.
• Includes scripting, editing, live production coordination, and field work.
• Mentors less experienced journalists without supervisory duties.
• Collaborates across language services on major coverage initiatives.
• Logs data and supports VOA’s digital asset management systems.

Skills

English fluency

Beat knowledge

Journalism ethics

Live reporting

Editorial leadership

Deadline pressure

Interviews & storytelling

Digital media workflows

Specialized field knowledge

Job description

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) in New York is seeking an experienced journalist-producer to lead breaking news and enterprise reporting. You will manage editorial coverage, oversee scripting, live production, and field reporting, while maintaining VOA standards.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate across language services, and help shape programming strategy for major events in a fast-paced newsroom.