Segment Producer Level II

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) in Florida seeks a contractor to write news and feature content for broadcasts and web/social media. The role includes conducting and writing up interviews, researching and verifying facts, and adapting content for multiple languages.

You will contribute to VOA and related networks, producing material for radio, TV, and online sections, and performing editing and audio-visual preparation.

Qualifications

• Fluency in target language (written, spoken) and deep knowledge of the target area.

Responsibilities

• Writes news and feature content for broadcasts and web/social media.
• Conducts and writes up interviews for inclusion in assigned stories.
• Researches and confirms facts in stories produced by self or others.
• Adapts and/or translates content produced in English into native language, as assigned.
• Prepares material for radio, TV, and web and social media sections.
• Performs editing and production tasks to meet broadcast standards.

Skills

News writing

Interviews

Editing

Tools

DAM system familiarity

Job description

Writes news and feature content as assigned for use in broadcasts and web/social media Conducts and writes up interviews for inclusion in his/her assigned stories Logs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOA’s digital asset management system Researches and confirms facts in stories produced by self or by others, as assigned 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 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 Works independently as a member of a team Fluency 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.