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This position is located in the Africa Division at the Voice of America in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as an International Broadcaster, Video Journalist with responsibility for conceiving, planning, researching, writing, shooting and editing original video packages for multimedia platforms.
Learn more about this agency02/11/2020 to 02/18/2020
$86,335 - $112,240 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
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IMP-10715124-20-JB
559518600
Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Serves simultaneously as solo producer; reporter, videographer, video editor, for television and digital news and feature stories for a competitive, quality level international media market. Handles audio and lighting elements on assignment.
-Uses a variety of sources including area experts, social media, daily newspapers, or magazines. Prepares integrated, highly-targeted, well-balanced scripts, television packages that capture the attention of the audience. Content is typically complex and sensitive and involve controversial subjects.
-Edits video using Adobe Premier, Photoshop.
-In collaboration with the Division's Bridge Editor, is responsible for making certain video packages are available in English in a timely manner. This includes translating into the English-language.
-Creates and edits compelling video content for online platforms to be aired, social media, and streamed or downloaded onto compatible devices. Combines stunning visual effects and live action video to create high-impact videos.
-Set up lighting and audio equipment for location work; operates the portable equipment and works with the other production staff in pre-production planning and production.
-Responsible for making foreign language and English-language video packages.
Applicants cannot substitute education for experience.
1. If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. CTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
2. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
3. All qualification requirements must by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. The Handbook is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your resume or application is submitted a review of your qualification will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/18/2020 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
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Failure to provide the required information and/or materials, by 11:59 P.M. on 02/18/2020 will result in you not being considered for employment.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY: The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) formally known as Broadcasting Board of Governors is an exciting, multi-media, multi-cultural, global media agency that carries out all United States civilian international broadcasting. Our media networks complement and reinforce one another in a shared mission vital to U.S. national interests: to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. Our staff of dedicated professionals serve as an example of a free and independent media, bringing news, information, and relevant discussions to a weekly audience of over 278 million people worldwide in over 60 languages via radio, television, Internet, and social media.
USAGM networks include the Voice of America and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti) and three grantee organizations: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia.
Note: Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
