Booker - International Multimedia Journalist II

International Multimedia Journalist – II  

Primary responsibilities:  

  Assist with identifying and researching potential guests, sources, and subject matter experts for news stories, interviews, and feature segments.  

  Conduct outreach to prospective guests and coordinate scheduling based on production needs and availability.  

  Maintain guest contact lists, databases, calendars, and booking records to support production activities.  

  Gather and compile background information, biographies, and supporting materials for producers, hosts, and reporters.  

  Coordinate guest logistics, including appearance details, technical requirements, and pre-interview communications.  

  Monitor news developments and industry trends to help identify potential guests relevant to upcoming coverage.  

  Confirm guest participation and ensure all necessary information is communicated accurately and in a timely manner.  

  Support producers and editorial staff by tracking booking requests, deadlines, and scheduling changes.  

  Assist with preparing booking memos, guest profiles, and briefing materials for production teams.  

  Provide administrative support for booking activities, including maintaining records, updating contact information, and organizing documentation. 

 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  

 Preferred 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  

Tasks are varied, and require advanced and specialized skills.  

 Expected to track and perform multiple tasks concurrently  

 Expected to resolve simple problems independently  

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. This position is for employment as a personal services contractor with VOA News. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check.