However, interested candidates should apply now. This position is located in the Music and Special English Division. The incumbent is responsible for preparing, producing, and voicing a variety of musical material with specific emphasis on a block of daily programming for VOA Music Mix . As a program host, voicing of complete program and program elements is highest quality. Incumbent writes feature material for use in other programs, and for distribution to language services.
Writing includes original program segments about music, entertainment, and the performing arts.
Incumbent conducts interviews with a wide variety of musical artists for inclusion in programming. Incumbent serves as webmaster for VOA Music Mix by utilizing software applications to compose and maintain Internet website. Experience in writing and voicing music materials for broadcast by radio. Experience and skill, as demonstrated on the aircheck tape, in hosting daily commercial radio music programs. Thorough demonstrated skill in all phases of broadcast production techniques with special emphasis on digital audio editing and storage.