International Multimedia Journalist III (Crimean Tatar Language)

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)•Washington, DC

14d•$45 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Produces and translates news and feature content in Crimean Tatar and English for VOA’s website, television programming, and social media platforms. The journalist monitors developments in Crimea and related regional and international news, proposes coverage, and researches, writes, and produces original reports. The role includes translating and adapting content, conducting interviews, publishing and updating multimedia content, and presenting reports on camera in studio and in the field. The journalist may also serve as an anchor or program host, voice broadcast material, contribute to scheduled and special programming, and record, edit, review, and organize content. The position requires independent and collaborative work while meeting VOA standards for accuracy, quality, productivity, and deadlines.

Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken Crimean Tatar, including excellent grammar, pronunciation, and command of news terminology.
Strong professional English proficiency, including the ability to translate accurately and write original reports in English.
Demonstrated professional translation, writing, and editing skills.
Deep knowledge of Crimea’s history and current political, socioeconomic, cultural, and other developments, including issues affecting Crimean Tatar communities.
Relevant formal education or equivalent professional experience demonstrating expertise in journalism, translation, or regional affairs.
Ability to identify newsworthy developments, research stories, conduct interviews, and verify information.
Experience producing news and feature content for websites, television, and social media.
Proficiency in website publishing tools and operating professional social media accounts.
Ability to present original reports confidently on camera in studio and in the field.
Ability to record and edit audio and video and operate relevant production equipment.
Ability to use digital asset management systems and learn VOA’s publishing and production tools.
Sound editorial judgment and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while meeting quality standards and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Ukrainian-language proficiency.
Experience reporting on Crimea or Crimean Tatar communities.
Experience with live broadcasting, mobile reporting, and social media audience analytics.

Responsibilities

Translate and adapt VOA original content from English into Crimean Tatar for publication and broadcast.
Version Crimean Tatar content in English and Ukrainian for distribution, as assigned.
Monitor developments in Crimea and related regional and international news.
Propose relevant stories and coverage.
Research, write, and produce original news and feature reports in Crimean Tatar.
Conduct interviews and incorporate them into assigned stories.
Publish and update articles, videos, and other content using website publishing tools and authorized social media accounts.
Write headlines, summaries, captions, subtitles, and social media posts.
Create content suited to individual social media platforms, including short videos and explainers.
Serve as an on-camera reporter in studio and in the field for television and social media.
Serve as an anchor or program host and voice broadcast material, including content prepared by others, as assigned.
Contribute to regularly scheduled and special programs and digital coverage.
Record and edit video and audio.
Operate production equipment, as assigned.
Edit and review content prepared by others, as assigned.
Verify facts, quotations, translations, and source material before publication or broadcast.
Log and organize content in VOA’s digital asset management system.
Work independently and collaboratively, support colleagues, and suggest improvements to production workflows.
Meet VOA standards for accuracy, quality, productivity, and deadlines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.