Supervisory International Broadcaster (Horn of Africa)
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - U.S. Agency for Global Media
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located in the USAGM, Voice of America, Language Programming Directorate, Africa Division, Hom of Africa Service. The position serves as the first-level supervisor over the Hom of Africa Service and supervises the production and broadcast of news and information in Amharic, Afan Oromo, and Tigrigna via all platforms (radio, TV, Internet, and social media) to the Hom of Africa.
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Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
- This is a public trust position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
- Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
- This position is not covered by a Union Agreement.
- This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee serves on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary period.
- If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
- The full performance grade level for this position is GS-14.
- If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
Qualifications
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13grade level that is in or directly related to this line of work.
Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required:
- Experience with the production and presentation of news and information in one or more of the Horn languages (Amharic, Tigrigna, or Afan-Oromo) and English language via all platforms-radio, TV, and social media, and approves content for broadcast programs to Horn of Africa.
- Expertise in journalism and in creation and production of multimedia content, including production of content.
- Expertise in the target media market that enables the incumbent to coordinate content for the Horn service.
- Experience leading a team of journalists producing multimedia content and managing a diverse staff/team of content producers in the U.S. and abroad.
- Expertise in Horn of Africa and the U.S. as it pertains to creation and development of multimedia content for audiences in the Horn of Africa.
Education
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
Additional information
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.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered.
1. 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. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service
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.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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