Multimedia Video Shooter/Editor - Iii (Latin America Division)

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Primary Responsibilities:

Video Shoots and edits for News, Features, as well as, documentary style video material, as assigned, for use in TV broadcasts, digital platforms and OTT.

Incumbent serves as Director of Photography for special projects, as well as, for newsworthy interviews.

During pre-production phase, closely works with a Producer to provide story telling visual guidance, establish production values, assess locations including credentialing needs, shooting permits, equipment permits, and location scouting.

During production phase, incumbent executes video shooting that includes a variety of shots and angles. Gathers material to create full scenes, each of which helps advance the story. Applies visual language skills and creative techniques to achieve aesthetically pleasing, relevant and/or compelling images.

Video shoots may take place in Washington DC or may require several days or weeks of travel.

Lights complex scenes on location. Including two camera interviews; action video; video sequences, both indoor and outdoor.

Determines what gear to take to a shoot depending on the nature of the assignment, including lighting, audio, and video equipment.

Keeps Division equipment organized and accounted for. Keeps abreast of new technologies and reports to supervisor equipment needs for the Division. Researches equipment and assists during equipment procurement.

Keeps original filmed material properly archived and organized.

Video edits material gathered during assignments applying different techniques according to the nature of assignment.

Provides multiple versions of the same material according to distribution platform needs: Digital versions, News Package for TV shows; Long format or series for OTT and YouTube.

Video shoots and edits promotional material for special coverages as assigned.

Assists in daily and/or weekly TV shows with day-of video editing; chyrons and other production needs as assigned

Participates in line producing of TV shows when warranted.

Other duties as assigned.

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 and may include eligibility for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, overtime, paid time off, sick leave, and the possibility of performance-based bonuses. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check.

U.S. citizenship is not required for this job and visa sponsorship is possible for the right candidates.