Segment Producer Level III

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM); Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) seeks a multilingual broadcaster to write, produce and adapt news and feature content for VOA platforms. The role includes line producing complex shows with multi-source inputs and coordinating web and social media content.

Responsibilities include translating between English and the target language, conducting and editing interviews, and contributing to program development and graphic elements for broadcast.

Qualifications

• Fluency in target language (written, spoken) and deep knowledge of the target area.
• Ability to adapt stories into English as assigned.
• Logs and conducts data entry for VOA’s digital asset management system.

Responsibilities

• Writes and produces news and feature content for broadcasts, web and social media.
• Serves as line producer for complex shows with video, audio, effects, and remote live sources.
• Conducts and writes up interviews for inclusion in assigned stories.
• Translates content between English and target language as assigned.
• Participates in creating regular or special radio, TV, web and social media segments.
• Edits taped material and contributes to graphics as assigned.
• Verifies copy prepared by others for broadcast or publication.
• Performs data entry and uses VOA’s digital asset management system.

Skills

Fluency in target language

Broadcast production

Line production

Adapt stories into English

Story data entry

Tools

Digital asset management system

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 radio and/or tv programs and/or web and social media sections, as assigned 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 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.