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This position is located in USAGM, Voice of America (VOA), East Asia and Pacific Division, China Branch. The Supervisory Assignment Editor (Mandarin) is responsible for the coordination, conception, and implementation of assignments for China Branch's news and long format content coverage for Mandarin audiences. Leads editors, reporters, and contractors involved in story planning for multiplatform distribution which includes, TV, video, radio, web, and social media broadcasts.
05/28/2024 to 06/11/2024
$117,962 - $153,354 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
Yes
No
IMP-12428526-24-WF
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This position is only open to status candidates who are current employees of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Serves as a Supervisory Assignment Editor; makes assignments based on content of interest to audiences and news events and developments, considering deadlines and staff capability.
Stays fully informed on all aspects of Service activities and policies and is in charge of day-to-day coverage, taking the lead and closely coordinating with other coverage teams in the Mandarin Service.
Coordinates with news editors regarding top news stories in main or regional line-ups and manages how stories should be further dealt with and on what platform.
Assigns coverage to correspondents, staff reporters and freelancers, determines day-to-day coverage assignments, based on news, issues, trends, developments, and programming needs and
mindful of program deadlines.
Works in close coordination with and follows the lead of other teams in the Service to maintain a balance on distributing news to China. Also works in close coordination with Taiwan and overseas stringers to discuss and decide on the level of coverage needed.
Works closely with news editors to discuss main and regional news line-ups and how these types of stories may need additional (beyond simple text) coverage.
Reviews and edits news items submitted by correspondents, stringers, and other reporters. Works with other editors to ensure incoming stories are properly edited, produced, and distributed to programmers and to meet show deadlines.
Reviews a wide variety of news sources and stays constantly abreast of news events, developments, and trends to have a thorough understanding of what coverage the China Branch needs to produce.
Oversees administrative activities related to funding and training for staff members. Works with China Branch leadership to remain fully up to date on funding for contractors, spending, and what is available to continue the work.
Recruits, trains, and supervises the activities of several journalists, broadcasters, and/or reporters, freelance reporters, correspondents and staff reporters in the Washington Headquarters. These assignments contribute to audio, video, or web material to the VOA Central News Division and other language services of the East Asia & Pacific Division.
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
1. CTAP eligibles are current USAGM Career and Career-conditional employees in the competitive service and any other surplus and displaced agency employees affected by downsizing or restructuring.
2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.
3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
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Update 5/29/24: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be used in reviewing qualifications for this vacancy announcement. Please include links to your best journalistic work in your application or resume/cover letter if possible (though not required).
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.
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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 06/11/2024 to receive consideration.
Once the online questionnaire and application package 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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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 06/11/2024 to receive consideration.
Once the online questionnaire and application package 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.
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/793145700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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