NEW JOB POST: VIDEO JOURNALIST/ BROADCASTER

Contractor Position available for Video Journalist/Broadcaster at an International Broadcasting Organization

Standard: The Video Journalist/Broadcaster shall have at least three (3) years of current experience.

1. The Video Journalist/Broadcaster shall perform a combination of services that will include researching, interviewing, writing and voicing original news stories and reports, as well as services related to acquiring news video content, including, researching, photographing, lighting, editing, and producing. 


2. The Video Journalist/Broadcaster shall have the ability to adapt material for radio, television and/or internet in Kiswahili language about events in the target region (East and Central Africa), the U.S. and other countries. 


3. The individual shall produce and edit reports using compatible digital technology and shall be able to record and process interviews by phone, live face-to-face or in the field. 


4. He or she shall provide video photography and editing services which go beyond standard camera operation. The Video Journalist/Broadcaster shall be well versed in video photographic styles and techniques while being able to tell a story with pictures. 


5. The Video Journalist/Broadcaster shall, when required, serve as a producer for television news and feature stories, and, when required, serve as the video editor with a script timed to video shots, natural sound emerges and actualities, and complete with suggested visual, audio and graphic efforts and/or perform desktop video editing as practical. 


6. The individual shall have extensive knowledge of the target region, its people, culture, institutions and political situation, and the ability to adapt English material to the target language. 


7. Kiswahili language is a MUST. 

Send resumes to: mhamza@voanews.com