Chief Multimedia Producer.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Non-Personal Services Chief Multimedia Producer (General) Voice of America English Division Washington DC

1.0 Introduction

The Voice of America's English Division /News Programs Service has a requirement for a talent vendor (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor") to provide multimedia broadcast services as described below. The work shall be performed on a Fixed–Price-Labor-Hour basis. In addition, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for actual expenses as stated below. 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 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 Broadcasting Board of Governors International Broadcasting Board of Governors (IBB), Voice of America (VOA), Washington D.C. Headquarters Building (330 Independence Avenue; Washington DC 20237) unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer:

Title: Solo producer, anchor, video/audio shooter, editor, writer for a multimedia online broadcast program.

Contractor will be responsible for the performance of items forthwith:

Serves simultaneously as solo producer, anchor, video/audio shooter editor, and writer:

• Produces news features, edits audio and/or video interviews, writes copy, and assembles multimedia reports for multimedia distribution.

• Selects and edits multimedia enhancements to add news value to multimedia reports. Reviews, selects, obtains, and edits still photos --and audio and video clips -- to accompany texts published on the multimedia news site. These may come from in-house or off-line sources to which VOA subscribes. As needed, request and coordinates the preparation and encoding of such multimedia enhancements. Incumbent ensures that copyright restrictions are respected.

• Uses social media, search engine optimization and metrics analysis to improve the programming online initiatives, increase audience reach, and improve user experience. This responsibility extends across the digital operation, encompassing desktops, mobile phones and other portable devices.

Qualifications:

Multimedia Producer (General)

3.0 Deliverables

Written Newscast Scripts and associated sound- files intended for broadcast use must be submitted no less than ten minutes before airtime Voicing of hourly newscast shall be performed live, and within Voice of America established procedures

4.0 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.

5.0 Approximate number of hours, Holidays and Weekends

VOA is a 24/7 news/program operation and the schedule will vary depending on the need of the Government. During inclement weather, the Contractor is expected to report on time and perform based on the needs of the Government. The contractor may be required to provide service on Federal holidays and weekend work.

Preparation and delivery of hourly newscasts will not provide time for scheduled breaks. A mutually agreed upon schedule that can fall at any time within a 24-hour day and seven-day work week, including Government holidays will be coordinated by the Contracting Officer Representative.

6.0 Building Access/ID Card

Contractor shall enter the main entrance of Cohen 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. Days and hours of availability daily Monday-Friday. This ID Card must be carried at all times while performing duties and must be used to access Cohen Building

6.2 NOTE: If contractor fails to pass a security background check, the contract will be terminated.

7.0 Purchase Order Duration

One year from date of award to commence on or about August 31, 2015 and no later than September 10, 2015.

8.0 BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT

The Contractor shall conduct itself with the highest degree of integrity and honesty and during the term of its relationship with the Agency shall maintain a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics in accordance with the VOA Charter and the VOA Journalistic Code.