TV_Producer_SOW_-FINAL.pdf

Statement of Work TV Producer

Purpose and Scope

The Voice of America’s Central News Division has a requirement for a talent vendor (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”) to provide TV Producer services described below. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all obligations under the term of this contract. 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.

Background

Contractor serves as TV Producer for a VOA News Center TV program/newscast.

Contractor ensures that all material engages audiences in support of the VOA Charter and in accordance with VOA's journalistic code.

The Contractor will perform the following work at the Voice of America News Center at 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide the following combination services for VOA:

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(1) General Responsibilities of Contractor)

• Contractor creates a rundown, times the segments and line produces the show.

Ensures that all the production elements, packages, graphics and chyrons in the show are accurate and shown in order.

• Contractor shows is able to calmly handle breaking news situations in the control room and collaborate effectively.

• Communicates assignments to reporters/writers and on-air talent.

• Contractor quality assures social media elements/comments before being used in the program making sure that all material is screened and appropriate.

• Coordinates production elements in a timely fashion. Coordinates the incoming daily feeds. Must be precise and comprehensive in communicating vital program/production information, e.g. satellite placement, requests for live and taped studio facilities and crews and, coordination with set and graphic designers as well as technical and show directors.

• Contractor views all visual materials including openings, closings, bumpers, roll-in packages, graphics and chyron information to confirm accuracy and on-air worthiness.

• On occasions, contractor also field produces shoots and turn around to edit news and feature packages as assigned

• Contractor will write, edit, conceive, plan and research highly targeted, in –depth original news stories in different formats: TV packages, intros, VO’s, VOSOT’s-about both national and international news.

• Contractor will lead initiatives related to improved production values, compelling storytelling, capacity utilization and quality control of the program.

• Contractor will make recommendations to top management about ways to improve quality and productivity

• Contractor shall actively engage with the team of anchors and reporters to coordinate coverage, develop engaging content and set the direction for a competitive product.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Contractor possesses outstanding editorial judgment and creative abilities

• Contractor is responsible for all aspects of content, which includes the development, design, production, presentation, evaluation, and analysis, to name a few, of all materials.

• Contractor ensures writers and reporters provide ambitious/unbiased reporting and utilizes appropriate reporting tools to include analysis of documents and developments, which are unbiased, accurate, balanced, and comprehensive.

• Contractor incorporates effective social media strategies into the program.

(2) Required Expertise-

• 5+ years of producer and line producer experience

• Proven experience with all aspects of news program production

• Experience working with Media Asset Managers like Dalet and Adobe Premiere

• Experience working in a multicultural work environment

• Effective communication skills

• Experience giving direct, constructive feedback

• Experience coordinating teams or projects in a newsroom environment

• Experience and knowledge of proper control room protocol and dealing with a technical crew

• Experience working on national and international news

• Command of the English language

DELIVERABLES, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE, AND PAYMENT TERMS

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide deliverables that are responsive to the statement of work / specifications described in the task order and that conform to the Deliverables Inspection and Acceptance Criteria section of this task order. The Contractor shall submit all deliverables to the COR identified herein for dissemination to USAGM subject matter expert(s) for review and comments. Final inspection and acceptance of all work performed and deliverables will be performed by the COR.

The following deliverables are essential to the successful completion of this contract:

-Show Production: This includes the run down, timed out segments, line production, and order of all production elements.

-Vetted material: Ensures all social media elements and other comments are fact checked, screened, appropriate, and from who they say they are. Views and approves openings, closing, bumpers, roll-ins, graphics and chyrons.

-Production elements: Coordinates feeds, satellite placement, live and taped studio requests, coordinates with graphics, technical and show directors.

-Field Production: field produces shoots and turns around to edit news and feature packages.

-Reporting: writes, edits, conceives, plans and researches stories in different tv formats.

DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall submit the required deliverables to the COR in accordance with the following schedule:

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverables

Due Date

Show Production As assigned

Vetted material As assigned

Production elements As assigned

Field Production As assigned

Reporting As assigned

F.4PLACE OF DELIVERY FOR DELIVERABLES

Item(s) to be delivered under this contract shall be delivered electronically to:

Deliverable Item # # of Copies Address All items 1 COR or Hub/ Web Editor

News Center 330 Independence Ave

SW

Washington DC 20237

The COR will specify the place of delivery for items to be delivered under this contract that have not been listed in the preceding table upon their assignment.

DELIVERABLE INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Inspection The COR will review, for completeness and quality, all deliverables submitted by the Contractor, and may return them to the Contractor for correction. The Contracting Officer may delegate responsibility for review to other employees with appropriate expertise.

Absence of any comments by the COR will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the requirements of the contract. Final approval and acceptance of deliverables will be provided to the Contractor in writing by the COR. The COR will have up to two days to inspect deliverables and return them to the Contractor for correction.

Acceptance Criteria All contractor-produced documents and documentation (‘deliverables) shall meet the following general acceptance criteria. Final inspection and acceptance of all work performed, reports and other deliverables, will be performed at the place of delivery by the USAGM’s COR.

• Clarity Deliverables and technical content shall be relevant and unambiguous, and shall adhere to accepted elements of style. Presentations, if any, shall be easy to understand and be relevant to the supporting narrative.

• Adherence to Requirements All deliverables must satisfy the requirements of this statement of work and must contribute to the overall success of the tasks.

• Format Deliverables shall be submitted in the format specified on the Deliverables section of the contract (if applicable), or as specified by the COR.

If format is not specified in the Deliverables section of the contract, the Contractor shall submit all work products in formats compatible with Microsoft.

• Completeness Deliverables shall be comprehensive and entirely developed (i.e.

have all required parts and elements).

• Timeliness –Deliverables shall be available at the time required and generated on or before specified and mutually agreed to due dates or in accordance with a later mutually agreed to scheduled date.

• Significant Deficiencies - Deliverables shall be free of significant deficiencies.

Significant deficiencies are findings by reviewing officials of serious omissions, inaccuracies, noncompliance with contract requirements and standards.

PAYMENT

The Contractor shall submit invoices only for work that has been submitted to the COR, and inspected and accepted by the COR.

SECURITY

All candidates must undergo a public trust background investigation prior to reporting on-site. This process may take 30-45 days after selection. Candidates will not be allowed to work until such investigation is complete.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract will commence on or about July 1, 2019, with work described concluding on or about June 30, 2020.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The work on this contract shall be conducted at the US Agency for Global Media, 330 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20237 or contractor’s worksite.

CONTRACT TYPE/VEHICLE

Firm Fixed Price to be awarded under a Commercial contract.

SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

1952.232-91 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2016) Payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Payment Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

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