TV_Journalist_-_SOW.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

Non-Personal Service

TV Journalist

1.0 Introduction

The Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB), has a requirement for a TV Journalist (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”) to provide non-personal services as described below. The work shall be performed during a two, four or eight-hour assignment. The contractor shall be paid on an assignment basis. The Contractor’s rate shall include overhead (e.g., benefits), G&A, and profit. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all obligations under the term of this purchase order (PO). The contractor shall at all times adhere to the standards and principles in the Voice of America Journalistic Code and shall request pre-approval before engaging in outside speaking and writing that might give rise to an actual or perceived violation of the Code.

2.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall perform the following work at OCB (4201 NW 77th Ave. Miami, Fl. 33166) unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

2.1 Contractor shall perform the following services upon direction of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR):

Requirements:

· Experience in the basic concepts of broadcast production, writing, researching, voicing and overall production with knowledge of the appropriate elements like ENPS in order to create complete television, radio and internet segments or series to be used in programs or news brief and to participate in such programs for all platforms to present research or writings.

· Knowledge of Final Cut Editing system to assure post production of programs and basic knowledge of Camera features to be able to request appropriate angles to camera expert.

· Extensive knowledge of target broadcast language and the ability to adapt English language material to Spanish.

The Contractor shall at all times adhere to the standards and principles in the Voice of America Journalistic Code and shall request pre-approval before engaging in outside speaking and writing that might give rise to an actual or perceived violation of the Code.

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Facilities Services or Information The Government will furnish office space, expendable supplies, and equipment (e.g., PC with Lan connection, camera, laptop, fax and telephone) if necessary solely for the Contractor’s use while performing the work prescribed herein.

4.0 Time of Performance

OCB is a 24/7 news/program operation and the schedule will vary depending on the need of the government. Normal duty hours will be (Monday through Friday, subject to change). Weekends and Federal holidays may be required based on the needs of the government.

5.0 Submission of Deliverables

To be submitted to the COR for acceptance in accordance with OCB standards. The time of delivery will be determined by the COR based on the needs of the government.

6.0 Submission of Invoices

(a) The Contractor shall submit an original monthly invoice to the COR or the person identified in Block 21 of the OF-347 at the address listed below:

Office of Cuba Broadcasting

4201 NW 77th Avenue

Miami, Florida 33166

Attn:

(b) The Contractor’s monthly invoice shall list: (a) the number of assignments submitted and accepted.

(c) Pursuant to the Prompt Payment Act, OCB will pay the invoice within 30 days of either: (1) receipt of the invoice or (2) acceptance of services; whichever is later.

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