Writer and Researcher - International Multimedia Journalist V

United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)•New York, NY

11d•$63 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading major editorial beats, producing high-impact content across various platforms, and contributing to editorial planning and strategy. The journalist will develop original reporting, provide subject matter expertise, and mentor less experienced colleagues. The position requires extensive knowledge of assigned beats and strong multimedia storytelling skills, operating independently in a fast-paced newsroom environment while adhering to VOA standards.

Requirements

Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Fluency in target language (written and spoken), if applicable
Extensive knowledge of assigned beat, target region, policy area, or subject matter specialty
Advanced understanding of journalism ethics, editorial standards, multimedia storytelling, and newsroom operations
Demonstrated expertise in live reporting, anchoring, production, and enterprise journalism
Ability to produce complex editorial content independently under significant deadline pressure
Advanced interview, writing, editing, presentation, and storytelling skills
Deep understanding of digital, broadcast, and social media production workflows
Specialized expertise or formal education in a field relevant to VOA’s mission and coverage priorities

Responsibilities

Leads major editorial beats, coverage areas, or specialized reporting initiatives as assigned
Produces and delivers high-impact breaking news, enterprise reporting, interviews, feature stories, and special coverage
Develops original reporting angles, investigative content, and long-form storytelling projects
Provides editorial guidance and subject matter expertise within assigned beat or specialty area without exercising supervisory authority
Writes, copy edits, adapts, translates, versions, and produces content for broadcast, web, streaming, and social media platforms
Contributes to editorial planning, story selection, coverage strategy, and programming direction for assigned beats or coverage areas
Maintains extensive knowledge of assigned subject matter, region, audience, or policy area
Provides mentorship, professional guidance, and editorial support to less experienced journalists and producers without supervisory responsibilities
Collaborates across language services and divisions on major global and U.S. policy coverage initiatives
Makes recommendations regarding newsroom workflow improvements, editorial innovation, and content strategy
Works independently with minimal supervision in highly complex and fast-paced newsroom environments
Meets VOA standards for productivity, editorial quality, accuracy, and deadlines
Logs and conducts data entry and related functions connected with VOA’s digital asset management systems
Other related duties as assigned