Serves as a team leader, assigning work and coaching team members and reporting to management on their performanceWrites and produces news and feature content and programming as assigned for use in broadcasts and web and social mediaAs assigned, during programs, serves as line producer and manages the timing and order of stories included in broadcastsConducts and writes up interviews for inclusion in his/her assigned storiesAdapts and/or translates content produced in English into native language, as assignedVersions content produced in native language into English for distribution, as assignedParticipates in the creation and development of regularly scheduled or special radio and/or tv programs and/or web and social media sections, as assignedVoices material for/during broadcasts as assigned, including material prepared by othersContributes to production elements of programs and content for broadcast and/or web and social media, including fine editing of taped material, as assignedAs assigned, edits and approves copy and content prepared or written by others for broadcast and/or publicationfor inclusion in his/her assigned storiesAdapts and/or translates content produced in English into native language, as assignedVersions content produced in native language into English for distribution, as assignedParticipates in the creation and development of regularly scheduled or special radio and/or tv programs and/or web and social media sections, as assignedVoices material for/during broadcasts as assigned, including material prepared by othersContributes 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, as assignedPerforms technical functions including operation of equipment, as assignedContributes to teamwork, facilitating tasks of teammates, as neededMeets VOA standards for productivity, quality, and meeting deadlinesServes as videographer/reporter, as assignedServes as anchor/program host as assignedMakes suggestions about policy and workflow improvementsWorks independently or as a member of a teamFluency 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 assignedHas specialized knowledge including formal education in a field desired by VOA, regularly demonstrating that added ability through the performance of his/her dutiesLogs and conducts data entry and other functions connected with VOAs digital asset management systemOther 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.This is not an announcement for a federal job.This position is for employment as a personal services contractor with VOA News and may include eligibility for healthcare reimbursement option, overtime, paid time off, sick leave, and the possibility of performance-based bonuses. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check .