Segment Producer Level III

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

Job summary

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is seeking a versatile content producer for Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Doral, FL. Responsibilities include writing and producing news and feature content for broadcasts, web, and social media, and serving as line producer for complex programs with live sources.

The role requires ability to adapt and translate content between English and target language, edit material, and ensure timely delivery that meets VOA standards.

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 multiple remote live sources.
• Conducts and writes up interviews for assigned stories.
• Adapts and translates content between English and native language as assigned.
• Versions content between languages for distribution.
• Contributes to production elements and fine edits of taped material, including graphics.
• Edits and approves copy prepared by others for broadcast or publication.
• Performs technical functions including operation of equipment.
• Logs data entry for VOA's digital asset management system.
• Works independently or in a team; meets standards and deadlines.
• Voices material during broadcasts as assigned.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Office of Cuba Broadcasting - Doral, FL 33166

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 assigned

About the Agency

The 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.

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