Program Assistant

The incumbent will serve as Assistant in the Office of the Associate Director of Language Programming, providing programming support services for Voice of America’s Language Services. The Voice of America broadcasts in 44 languages.

 Duties

 Independently researches and drafts appropriate responses to various agency issues. Conceives, researches, analyzes, drafts, and edit reports within strict time limitsCoordinates and develops various project data and outputs. Maintains the schedule of the Associate Director from Language Programming and coordinates the planning of numerous meetings.

 Desired Qualifications

 Ability to communicate orally and in writing; knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare written documents.Ability to analyze, evaluate and take independent action on a vast amount of incoming and outgoing material.Ability to research and compile information from files and a variety of other sources.Skill in organization work to meet deadlines and simultaneously complete a number of assignments.In-depth knowledge of current affairs and world events, including U.S. foreign policy.Broad knowledge of radio, television, and Internet broadcasting.