International Broadcaster (Pashto)

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • Washington, DC

354d • $101,401 - $131,826

About The Position

This position is located in the Pashto branch of the VOA Afghanistan Service. The incumbent conceives, writes, translates (English to Pashto), edits and produces multimedia stories for radio, TV and digital platforms, and promotes content on social media (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
• Fluency in both English and Pashto languages that enables you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages.
• Minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-11 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
• Experience reporting, writing, recording, editing, and producing news and feature broadcasts for posting on the Web and social media, for an established and respected news organization of national or international prominence.
• Experience with designing, creating, manipulating and tailoring graphics, images, sound, animation, video and text to create integrated multimedia programs.
• Experience covering a variety of topics concerning Afghanistan such as international relations, economics, culture, and socio-political development.

Responsibilities

• Performs production, writing, and video editing functions for TV and digital media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram), controlling and coordinating the whole process from pre-production to post-production for broadcasting and multimedia platforms.
• Performs the video production process as well as video editing from preproduction (story boarding ideas, scripts, etc.) to post-production fine tune editing, color correcting, audio tuning and graphics for finalized video packages for broadcast and multimedia platforms.
• Coordinates production elements, such as ensuring that coverage by field reports includes digital version of the report; delivering digital version to the digital team prior to TV coverage; coordinating the incoming daily tape feeds and production elements timely for television and all digital media platforms.
• When required, assists in booking appropriate spokespersons from a wide range of sources, including world leaders, government officials, the private sector, and the academic cultural and social institutions, as guest for interview segments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees