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Multi Media Business Reporter

Statement of Work Non Personal Service

Multimedia Business Reporter Voice of America

VOA English to Africa- New York City Bureau

1.0 Introduction

The Voice of America’s English to Africa service has a requirement for a talent vendor (hereinafter referred to as “contractor”) to provide reporting services, radio, television, web, mobile, social media as described below. The work shall be performed on a Fixed-Price-Labor-Hour basis. The Contractor’s hourly rate shall include overhead (e.g., health insurance), G&A, and profit. All work shall be performed in accordance with “The VOA Journalistic Code,” the VOA Charter, and VOA English to Africa writing, live on air reporting, and broadcast standards for VOA programs and its affiliate stations in Africa.

The contractor must 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 the Voice of America Bureau 26 Federal Plaza, 30- 100, New York, New York, or at a telework approved location unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide the following combination services for the VOA English to Africa.

(a) Provide business and financial market reporting for an African audience. Candidate will have experience in interviewing corporate executives, business analysts and related guests from local government and academia. A working knowledge of day-to-day trends in the U.S. financial markets and how those movements are affected by broader economic issues is important.

(b) Have regular contact with independent financial news sources and industry personalities. The candidate should have an understanding of international stock listings on U.S. exchanges, how ADRs, ETFs and mutual funds trade and react to news events around the world. The candidate should also have basic knowledge of how commodities markets work and reflect broad changes in market sentiment to influence business in international territories.

(c) Must be able to do live television standups and/or radio reports from the NYSE and Times Square locations and respond to affiliate questions. Live shots from the New York bureau would also be required.

(d) Assignments shall be produced using VOA equipment and be suitable for broadcast on VOA.

(e) As directed by the English to Africa Service Chief and Africa Division Program Manager, all scripts shall be accurate and complete, and in compliance with “The VOA Journalistic Code,” the VOA Charter, and VOA writing, production, and broadcast standards. All completed assignments shall be held to the same standards.

3.0 Attendance /Work hours:

The contractor shall be available for work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., up to 24 hours Monday through Friday -- including Government holidays. A 30-minute non-paid meal break shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall meet all interim deadlines during his/her hours of work.

4.0 Facility and Equipment VOA/IBB will provide the contractor a work area, computer- furnished office space, expendable supplies, and equipment (e.g., Laptop with LAN connection, fax, and telephone) solely for the Contractor’s use while performing the work prescribed herein.

5.0 Deliverables Are to be submitted to the COR for acceptance in accordance with VOA standards.

The time of delivery will be determined by the COR based on the needs of the Government. Deliverables include a 60-90 second video package, on-air question and answer sessions with the anchor of English to Africa broadcast shows, and anchors of VOA affiliate stations, and other VOA English TV programs.

6.0 Contractor Performance Evaluation Criteria:

The quality and efficiency of the services performed by the Contractor shall be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that the Contractor is meeting the requirements of the Government.

7.0 Holidays and Weekends

The contractor may be required to provide service on Federal holidays and weekend work.

8.0 Meal Break

A thirty minute non-paid meal break shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative

9.0 Contractor travel

In the event it is required, contractor travel shall be in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Travel shall be based on actual expenditures subject to the FTR and per diem rules for reimbursement. All contractor travel shall be pre-approved by the COR.

10.0 Building Access/ID Card Contractor shall enter the main entrance of NY Federal Plaza Building and report to the Security Manager, and submit a request for a VOA ID card via the Contractor Verification System (CVS). Upon verification and notification of an approved application, the contractor will report to the Security Manager’s officer for issuance of an ID Card. This ID Card must be carried at all times while performing duties and must be used to access VOA New York Bureau, 26 Federal Plaza, NY, NY.

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The Contractor shall possess a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number and register with SAM (System for Award Management) in order to perform government work. The Contractor shall also submit required security documents and pass security clearance. NOTE: If contractor fails to pass a security background check, the contract will be terminated.

EVALUATION FACTORS

Multi Media Business Reporter (NYC)

At least 5 years’ experience with a national or international broadcast news organization as an on-air business reporter with mature delivery, working in a live news environment

Skillfully researches, writes, produces, and voices complex business stories, and adapts content across platforms

Must possess broad knowledge of international and national economic issues

Demonstrated ability to create exclusive and distinctive content and able to think creatively about how to communicate that content to an African audience.

Applicant must submit exemplary samples of social media engagement and/or broadcast journalism including written copy and a broadcast news aircheck. (no more than 3 samples)

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