Join VOA’s award-winning press freedom desk, reporting on the global challenges and issues affecting media freedom and access to news.
Based at VOA’s headquarters in Washington, the successful candidate will excel at covering breaking news, writing to video, producing TV and radio packages and reporting on in depth features for an international audience.
The position reports to the Press Freedom Editor in VOA’s main news center but the successful candidate will also be assigned to work in collaboration with VOA’s 47 language divisions to produce news content for web, radio and TV.
Assignments can range from spot news about an arrest or deportation to enterprise pieces on journalist safety, disinformation, repressive laws or threats to news gathering, the work of media in exile and solutions journalism initiatives.
The multimedia reporter needs to be versatile: the role may require shooting, editing and reporting, and completing post-production work, or working with a video editor to produce packages. The ideal candidate will regularly pitch stories, research background material, establish and maintain contacts, and attend events or briefings as directed.
The position is open to U.S. citizens and may involve some travel.
Applications should be sent via: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/686759400
Responsibilities
Report for web, TV, radio on stories as assigned
Work with Press Freedom Editor and others in newsroom to research, report on and produce short and long-form content
Pitch and develop story ideas and assignments
Cover breaking news or enterprise pieces as directed
Produce balanced, accurate content aligned to VOA Best Practices and Standards
Skills:
Strong interviewing skills
Background in international news
Reporting for broadcast.
Production skills
Experience and/or demonstrable interest in press freedom issues
Second language
Experience in working with journalists and colleagues for whom English is a second language.
Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of more than 311 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of more than 3,500 affiliate stations.
Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press.
VOA is part of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the government agency that oversees all non-military, U.S. international broadcasting. It is funded by the U.S. Congress.
