International Multimedia Journalist III (Crimean Tatar Language)

Position description

Produces and translates news and feature content in Crimean Tatar and English for VOA’s website, television programming, and social media platforms.

Duties

• Translates and adapts VOA original content from English into Crimean Tatar for publication and broadcast.
• Versions Crimean Tatar content in English and Ukrainian for distribution, as assigned.
• Monitors developments in Crimea and related regional and international news. Proposes relevant stories and coverage.
• Researches, writes, and produces original news and feature reports in Crimean Tatar.
• Conducts interviews and incorporates them into assigned stories.
• Publishes and updates articles, videos, and other content using website publishing tools and authorized social media accounts.
• Writes headlines, summaries, captions, subtitles, and social media posts.
• Creates content suited to individual social media platforms, including short videos and explainers.
• Serves as an on-camera reporter in studio and in the field for television and social media.
• Serves as an anchor or program host and voices broadcast material, including content prepared by others, as assigned.
• Contributes to regularly scheduled and special programs and digital coverage.
• Records and edits video and audio. Operates production equipment, as assigned.
• Edits and reviews content prepared by others, as assigned.
• Verifies facts, quotations, translations, and source material before publication or broadcast.
• Logs and organizes content in VOA’s digital asset management system.
• Works independently and collaboratively. Supports colleagues and suggests improvements to production workflows.
• Meets VOA standards for accuracy, quality, productivity, and deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• 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.

Preferred qualifications

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