Voice of America, also known as VOA, is a state-owned entity headquartered in the US. It operates under the United States Agency for Global Media. Established in 1942, the organization employs approximately 1920 individuals. Functioning primarily in broadcast media production and distribution, the company provides news, information, and educational programs globally. These programs are delivered in over 40 languages via various multimedia platforms including radio, television, the internet, and mobile, additionally reaching audiences through affiliate stations worldwide.
The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) told a D.C. federal court on February 8, 2026, that a lawsuit challenging the termination of over 500 Voice of America (VOA) employees should be dismissed. The agency argued that the deputy CEO of the government-owned broadcasting service was properly appointed when she ordered the layoffs. Previously, on February 4, 2026, a case study highlighted VOA under USAGM as a representative example of the complex media environment global multilingual broadcasters operate in, noting challenges such as nonstop production, distributed teams, strict governance obligations, and massive archives requiring long-term usability.
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