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The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Executive Producer (TV) in the Voice of America News Center Division and is responsible for the production, execution and overall day to day operations and presentation of English TV programs/newscasts and products. Additionally, he/she is responsible for providing creative direction, exercising responsibility for the production values and aesthetic qualities of English TV programs/newscasts, including the artistic and creative aspects.
Learn more about this agency06/14/2018 to 07/06/2018
$114,590 - $148,967 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
14
Yes
DE-10236429-18-YT
502404500
As Executive Producer (TV), the incumbent directs a staff of employees, including producers, video editors and graphic artists to put together TV program/newscast. The work involves planning, developing and producing English television programming.
Conceptualizes and designs complex television programs/newscasts and products with an innovative and creative approach, in various formats, such as live and pre-recorded, documentaries, specials on breaking news stories, and remote television programs.
Together with the News Center's Director, plays a significant role in the editorial direction, exercising editorial judgment in selecting and approving subject matter for the TV programs/newscasts.
Exercises sound editorial judgment in producing polished, air-worthy productions. Critiques the news production and delivery of same from correspondents/stringers. Coordinates daily programming with other VOA TV newsgathering units and other TV Executive Producers to facilitate news coverage for the program/newscast and ensures the quality meets contemporary media standards. Manages a network of freelance producers and serves as a Contracting Office Representative (COR), managing individual task orders and related services; evaluating, and analyzing contract proposals, bids, and other source selection materials; tracking progress and quality of performance; and/or decides on the acceptability, rejection, or correction of work products or services, and similar matters, which may affect payment to the contractor.
Ensures that funds provided for the staff and coverage in the area of responsibility are used prudently and that records to that end are in order as detailed in government regulations. Works closely with the News Center's Director in all budgetary manners. Acquires and implements new technology into VOA's program/newscast workflow. Works with the Director of the News Center to conceive, develop and implement major program/newscast projects and new approaches to reporting and news programming. Plans and formulates short-term and long-term TV programs with the News Center editorial and production staff to assure that TV program formats and individual segments exemplify the highest professional broadcast standards, are designed to attract the maximum interest of viewers in an internationally competitive broadcast environment and conforms to the provisions of the VOA Charter and journalistic code.
Applicant cannot substitute education for experience.
1. If you are an eligible Inter agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) 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. ICTAP 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 still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
3. 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.
4. If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for Federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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 qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:
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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
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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/502404500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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