Managing Editor

International Multimedia Journalist – VDirect and oversee editorial operations for television, radio, digital, and multimedia content.Establish editorial priorities, content strategies, and coverage plans aligned with organizational objectives.Lead news and content planning for daily programming, special events, breaking news coverage, and major initiatives.Review and approve content to ensure accuracy, fairness, quality, and compliance with editorial standards and legal requirements.Manage editorial workflows and coordinate activities among producers, editors, reporters, digital teams, and broadcast personnel.Leads major editorial beats, coverage areas, or specialized reporting initiatives as assignedProduces and delivers high-impact breaking news, enterprise reporting, interviews, feature stories, and special coverageDevelops original reporting angles, investigative content, and long-form storytelling projectsCoordinates editorial coverage efforts with producers, reporters, assignment editors, and newsroom leadership during major news eventsProvides editorial guidance and subject matter expertise within assigned beat or specialty area without exercising supervisory authorityRepresents VOA in high-profile interviews, live coverage, panels, and special events as assignedWrites, edits, adapts, translates, versions, and produces content for broadcast, web, streaming, and social media platformsParticipates in the creation, development, and execution of regularly scheduled or special programming initiativesContributes to editorial planning, story selection, coverage strategy, and programming direction for assigned beats or coverage areasAs assigned, serves as lead producer during major coverage events and special programmingProduces finished broadcast and digital products meeting VOA standards for accuracy, balance, objectivity, and timelinessContributes advanced production elements including scripting, fine editing, live production coordination, and field productionPerforms technical functions including operation of production and field equipment as assignedMaintains extensive knowledge of assigned subject matter, region, audience, or policy areaProvides mentorship, professional guidance, and editorial support to less experienced journalists and producers without supervisory responsibilitiesCollaborates across language services and divisions on major global and U.S. policy coverage initiativesMakes recommendations regarding newsroom workflow improvements, editorial innovation, and content strategyWorks independently with minimal supervision in highly complex and fast-paced newsroom environmentsMeets VOA standards for productivity, editorial quality, accuracy, and deadlinesLogs and conducts data entry and related functions connected with VOA’s digital asset management systemsMust have knowledge of Cuba’s history and familiarity with U.S. Cuba relationsOther related duties as assignedAbout the AgencyThe 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. All personal service contractors must pass a thorough background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)