The incumbent serves as an International Broadcaster for the Hausa Service, with responsibility for conceiving, planning, researching, writing and broadcasting original audio/video scripts of a highly complex nature and for providing Internet content for the website. Work requires fluency in reading and speaking Hausa and English.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Writes news-related stories for use in radio, television or Internet postings. Uses a variety of sources, including area experts, daily newspapers or magazines. Prepares integrated, highly-targeted, well-balanced scripts for radio/TV program segments or Internet web presentations that captures the attention of the audience.
Writes feature stories on a variety of subjects for radio, TV or web postings.
Adapts and/or translates material, which may include simultaneous translations.
Edits broadcast segments, including stringer reports.
Participates in the development of regularly scheduled radio or TV programs. Initiates coverage of news and features in consultation with senior editors. Participates fully in coverage of major events, and in the preparation and execution of broadcast remotes.
Initiates and conducts original interviews with a wide variety of subjects and news sources.
Voices material for or during radio and/or TV broadcasts.
Contributes to the production elements, including editing of taped material, evaluation of stringer reports and production of live air shows.
Prepares and/or presents news and feature materials in a studio or on location for radio/TV simulcast. May serve as show host.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Country of citizenship MUST be indicated on CV/resume.
Candidate may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Selectee will be subject to an investigation for suitability determination.
Candidates MUST complete online questionnaire.
US citizens MUST apply to vacancy announcement DE-10251563-18-LM.
This is a sensitive or national security position.
If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
Your application to this Non-Citizen vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement.
We cannot electronically or manually move your application to the concurrently advertised DE announcement. Please ensure you are applying under the correct announcement.
This vacancy is being advertise under the Excepted Service procedures and is open to all Non-US citizens. This vacancy is being concurrently advertised under Delegated Examining procedures for all U.S. citizens.
Qualifications
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which is directly related to this line of work AND fluency in the English and Hausa languages that demonstrates ability to read, write and report in both languages.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience for this position must demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability in broadcast journalism by writing, editing, interviewing, reporting and broadcasting stories for radio, television and preparing material for websites in the Hausa language.
Education
Applicants cannot substitute education for experience.
Additional information
If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states that date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
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 with this agency.
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.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED IN 2 WEEK INTERVALS
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:
Journalism
Social Media
Target Area
Possession of competencies may be address in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants.
Cover letter
DD 214 (Member copy 4)
Other Veterans Documentation, (SF-15, VA Letter, Statement of Service)
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If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD 214 (Member copy 4) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an Application of 10-point veterans' preference (SF-15) plus the proof required by that form. 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.
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The 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. BBG media 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.
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