International Multimedia Journalist- II (Somali Service)

United States Government - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The International Multimedia Journalist - II (Somali Service) is responsible for creating and producing news and feature content for various media platforms, including broadcasts and social media. This role involves conducting interviews, researching facts, translating content, and contributing to the production of radio and TV programs. The journalist will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring high standards of quality and productivity are met.

Responsibilities

• Writes news and feature content as assigned for use in broadcasts and web/social media
• Conducts and writes up interviews for inclusion in 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
• Serves as videographer or reporter, as assigned
• 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 assigned

Requirements

• Fluency in target language (written, spoken)
• Deep knowledge of the target area
• Fluency in English (written/spoken)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Overtime
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Possibility of performance-based bonuses