International Multimedia Journalist V (Ukrainian Service) Job at United States A

International Multimedia Journalist – V (Senior Reporter / Presenter / Producer)Position SummaryServes as a senior-level journalist, presenter, and producer responsible for leading high-impact editorial coverage, beat reporting, and special programming initiatives for Voice of America across television, radio, digital, and social media platforms. Functions as a senior editorial resource within the newsroom and provides leadership in coverage execution, breaking news coordination, and enterprise reporting without exercising supervisory authority. This is a highly experienced journalist position intended for senior correspondents, lead beat reporters, and senior on-air talent with extensive editorial judgment and subject matter expertise.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeads major editorial beats, coverage areas, or specialized reporting initiatives as assignedServes as senior reporter, presenter, anchor, or program host for television, radio, digital, and social media programmingProduces and delivers high-impact breaking news, enterprise reporting, interviews, feature stories, and special coverageDevelops original reporting angles, investigative content, and long-form storytelling projectsCoordinates editorial coverage efforts with producers, reporters, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership during major news eventsProvides editorial guidance and subject matter expertise within assigned beat or specialty area without exercising supervisory authorityRepresents VOA in high-profile interviews, live coverage, panels, and special events as assignedConducts complex interviews with senior officials, experts, analysts, and newsmakersWrites, edits, adapts, translates, versions, and produces content for broadcast, web, streaming, and social media platformsPerforms live reporting and breaking news coverage under deadline pressure across multiple platforms simultaneouslyParticipates in the creation, development, and execution of regularly scheduled or special programming initiativesContributes to editorial planning, story selection, coverage strategy, and programming direction for assigned beats or coverage areasAs assigned, serves as lead producer during major coverage events and special programmingProduces finished broadcast and digital products meeting VOA standards for accuracy, balance, objectivity, and timelinessVoices material for broadcasts and digital products, including material prepared by othersContributes advanced production elements including scripting, fine editing, live production coordination, and field productionServes as videographer/reporter as assignedPerforms technical functions including operation of production and field equipment as assignedMaintains extensive knowledge of assigned subject matter, region, audience, or policy areaProvides mentorship, professional guidance, and editorial support to less experienced journalists and producers without supervisory responsibilitiesCollaborates across language services and divisions on major global and U.S. policy coverage initiativesMakes recommendations regarding newsroom workflow improvements, editorial innovation, and content strategyWorks independently with minimal supervision in highly complex and fast-paced newsroom environmentsMeets VOA standards for productivity, editorial quality, accuracy, and deadlinesLogs and conducts data entry and related functions connected with VOA’s digital asset management systemsOther related duties as assignedKnowledge RequiredFluency in English (written and spoken)Fluency in target language (written and spoken), if applicableExtensive knowledge of assigned beat, target region, policy area, or subject matter specialtyAdvanced understanding of journalism ethics, editorial standards, multimedia storytelling, and newsroom operationsDemonstrated expertise in live reporting, anchoring, production, and enterprise journalismAbility to produce complex editorial content independently under significant deadline pressureAdvanced interview, writing, editing, presentation, and storytelling skillsDeep understanding of digital, broadcast, and social media production workflowsSpecialized expertise or formal education in a field relevant to VOA’s mission and coverage prioritiesComplexityExceptional complexityPerforms multiple senior-level editorial and production functions across platforms and coverage areasHandles highly sensitive, fast-moving, and high-visibility news coverage independentlyLeads editorial execution for major coverage initiatives, breaking news events, and special programmingDevelops innovative reporting approaches, storytelling methods, and editorial productsFrequently resolves highly unusual and complex editorial, production, and operational challengesExpected to manage multiple major assignments concurrently under tight deadlinesProvides senior editorial leadership and newsroom expertise without supervisory authorityExercises extensive independent editorial judgmentSupervisory ControlsPSC operates with a very high degree of independenceAssignments are generally broad in scope and outcome-focusedPSC independently identifies reporting priorities, develops coverage plans, and executes assignments with minimal oversightWork products typically require only limited editorial reviewPSC is relied upon as a senior newsroom resource and subject matter expertPosition carries no supervisory or managerial authority
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