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Stars and Stripes has reported first-hand on military conflicts since the Civil War and continuously since World War II by reporting information and news of interest and value. We offer the military community a choice of media to assure access by service members, their families, veterans, civilian employees, and other interested readers. Our news gathering and publishing activities are guided by the principles of a free press and are free of any and all outside control.
This is a Nonappropriated Fund Regular Full-Time (RFT) position that includes NAF Benefits with 40 guaranteed work hours per administrative week. May occasionally work weekends and holidays. This position serves as a Editor (Website Copy) at Stars and Stripes in Washington, DC.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens worldwide.
08/14/2017 to 08/24/2017
$45,000 - $51,000 per year
NF 4
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
4
No
NCNAFHT1710036176
476866100
1. Responsible for the web page layout, design and copy editing of Stars and Stripes publications and content online.
Communicates with other theaters to maintain a smooth, efficient workflow of
content required of a 24-hour operation.
2. Ensures all sources are properly credited according to Stars and Stripes Style guide. Ensures that photos meet the highest standards of quality possible, through efficient selection, cropping and enhancement, and that selected photos are appropriate for the story and are free of or meet stated use restrictions.
3. Copy edits articles and writes headlines and cutlines applying rules contained in the
Associated Press (AP) and Stars and Stripes style guides. Ensures compliance with copyright, Privacy Act, and all other applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Ensures all assigned publications conform to or exceed the editorial standards and requirements specified in Stars and Stripes guidance.
4. Adds carefully-selected, accurate, well-written posts to Stripes' social media accounts, and follows social media to keep up with the news.
Conditions of Employment:
1. If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
2. Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 to include a National Agency check with Inquiries (NACI).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476866100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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