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Jaime S. Faria

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Dynamic International Multimedia Journalist with USAGM, recognized for outstanding production work. Expert in multimedia production and audio editing, adept at engaging diverse audiences. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while delivering compelling stories and high-quality broadcasts. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

International Multimedia Journalist Level III - FT (PSC)

USAGM
Washington, USA
01.2005 - Current
  • Responsible for the day-to-day production and broadcast of live and pre-recorded international TV and radio programs through the use of conventional and innovative multimedia production techniques and different software’s. These programs include various type of content such as news, features, documentaries, roundtables, interviews, special reports, series, packages, call-in shows, music line-ups and youth programs, stills, B Rolls and video packages.
  • Work with editors and broadcasters daily to prepare and review scripts and determine appropriate air-show schedules that will meet the program timeline and will most effectively convey the intended ideas and themes to the audience.
  • Prepare sound files, video packages required for programming, by selecting the appropriate bridges, themes, picture stills and videos according to the broadcast content.
  • Responsible for ensuring sound, consistent audio quality throughout each broadcast and maintaining overall on-air performance.
  • Responsible for gathering elements such as B-Rolls, videos and picture stills for the Radio on TV shows.
  • Provide direction to presenters, stringers, broadcast technicians and other contributors during live air shows, including multi-voiced productions, to ensure clear and seamless broadcasts. Simultaneously, monitor incoming news on breaking stories.
  • Proficient with Dalet 5.1E, Dalet Plus, Radio Suite, Radio Galaxy and Audacity software to record and edit sounds for live and pre-recorded materials such as news, special reports, discussions, radio features, including multi-voiced productions.
  • Work with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere to edit video.
  • Experience in producing, editing, and recording in studio settings, specifically DUB and LAP studios, to record stringer reports, correspondent reports, take in live feeds and record features.
  • Completed training in Dalet 5.1E, Dalet Plus, Copyrights and Newsfeeds, Pangea, Insight, Radio Suite, and Final Cut Pro, Radio Galaxy and Adobe Premiere.
  • Resolve unexpected audio problems that arise during live broadcast efficiently and effectively.
  • Created and published multimedia mobile, web, video and social media content in Portuguese.
  • Conducted adequate research, as well as news gathering for audio and web reports. Used news feeds and the Internet to locate and research potential stories or reports.
  • Conducted adequate research of news feeds and the internet to put together a health segment that aired weekly.
  • Performed voice overs for the service.
  • Record and edit audio from different sources for live on-air use. Experience coordinating live call-ins and managing audience email commentary.
  • Generate logs of program content that are presented for annual program reviews.
  • Perform additional duties when necessary, such as radio engineering and preparing materials for publishing to the website by converting audio files to the appropriate format.
  • Performed analysis on TV for the world cup in Portuguese.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully direct and produce radio programs as well as Radio on TV broadcasted in various foreign languages with little to no knowledge of the language.
  • Thorough understanding of a wide-range of equipment used in radio production and multimedia technologies including Dalet 5.1E, Dalet Plus, Dalet HD, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Radio Suite and Audacity software, and Broadcast Pix, Ross Video and Radio Galaxy. I have knowledge in Galaxy software.
  • Knowledge of Multimedia platforms such as Web Space, Pangea, Social Media, Twitter and Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Live, LinkedIn, YouTube.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere CC, Final Cut Pro X for Apple Computers.
  • Working knowledge of guidelines for Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Perform responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy, judgment and professionalism.
  • Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations successfully.
  • Team player with a demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
  • Superior organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing ability.
  • Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Teams), E-mail systems and Internet.
  • Responsible for the training of other Africa Division Multimedia Producers on ROTV (Radio on TV).
  • Fluency in English, Portuguese. Conversational in Spanish. Beginner proficiency in French.
  • Award received in recognition of my Outstanding Production Work and my contributions to gaining widespread respect and listenership for the station.
  • Produced multimedia content for broadcasting across diverse platforms.
  • Conducted interviews with key figures to gather compelling stories.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine scripts and visuals for clarity.
  • Researched current events to inform reporting and enhance storytelling.
  • Edited video and audio segments for timely news delivery.
  • Adhered to ethical standards and guidelines while reporting news stories.
  • Adhered to production timelines while working on multiple projects at once.
  • Provided technical support during studio broadcasts.
  • Discussed issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.

Education

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Skills

  • Radio production
  • Multimedia production
  • Audio editing
  • Script writing
  • Video editing
  • News gathering
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Audience engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Audience engagement strategies
  • Audio editing expertise
  • Multimedia technologies
  • Dalet 51E
  • Dalet Plus
  • Dalet HD
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Radio Suite HD
  • Audacity
  • Broadcast Pix
  • Radio Galaxy
  • Multimedia platforms
  • WebSpace
  • Pangea
  • Social Media
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Facebook Live
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Adobe Premiere CC
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines
  • High-pressure situation management
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Multi-tasking
  • Prioritizing
  • Oral communication
  • Written communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • E-mail systems
  • Internet
  • Training others

Veteran Status

NA

References

Available upon request

Other Skills Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully direct and produce radio programs as well as Radio on TV broadcasted in various foreign languages with little to no knowledge of the language.
  • Thorough understanding of a wide-range of equipment used in radio production and multimedia technologies including Dalet 5.1E, Dalet Plus, Dalet HD, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Radio Suite and Audacity software, and Broadcast Pix, Ross Video and Radio Galaxy.
  • Knowledge of Multimedia platforms such as Web Space, Pangea, Social Media, Twitter and Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Live, LinkedIn, YouTube.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere CC, Final Cut Pro X for Apple Computers.
  • Working knowledge of guidelines for Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Perform responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy, judgment and professionalism.
  • Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations successfully.
  • Team player with a demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
  • Superior organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing ability.
  • Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Teams), E-mail systems and Internet.
  • Responsible for the training of other Africa Division Multimedia Producers on ROTV (Radio on TV).
  • Fluency in English, Portuguese. Conversational in Spanish. Beginner proficiency in French.
  • Award received in recognition of my Outstanding Production Work and my contributions to gaining widespread respect and listenership for the station.

Personal Information

Citizenship: US Citizen

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

International Multimedia Journalist Level III - FT (PSC)

USAGM
01.2005 - Current

Northern Virginia Community College

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