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Editor (Website Copy) NF-04

Department of Defense
Defense Media Activity
Stars and Stripes
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Summary

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens.

This Non-appropriated (NAF) position includes NAF Benefits, with 40 guaranteed work hours per administrative week.
This position serves as Editor (Website Copy) for Stars and Stripes and is located in Washington, DC. Applicants may be required to work occasional weekends and holidays based on assignments.


Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/26/2018 to 01/16/2019
Salary
$47,000 to - $54,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
4
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
O1NAFHT1810384537
Control number
520348900

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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  • Responsible for the web page layout, design and copy editing of Stars and Stripes publications and content of webpages, tablets, and mobile devices.
  • Posts content onto web pages and sections in an electronic publishing system, to include all elements (stories, photos, videos, graphics).
  • Writes accurate, complete and interesting headlines, captions, teasers and photo cutlines.
  • Ensures that all text is free of spelling, grammar, and substantive errors.
  • Copy edits articles and writes headlines and cutlines applying rules contained in the Associated Press (AP) and Stars and Stripes style guides.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
  • A one year probationary period may be required
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all background checks in accordance with AR 215-3 to include a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Qualifications

1. Three years of specialized work experience with a commercial news organization directly related to the duties described above.
2. Demonstrated work experience must include 1 year equivalent in complexity and difficulty to the next lower pay band level.

Preferred Applicants:
* 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree and related work experience as described above, OR specialized education or training in web-based, multimedia journalism. Specialized skills related to web design, development and enhancement, such as video or audio editing and HTML coding.

Additional information

  • Manual Application: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3pm on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (Click here to view kit or copy this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/index.php/s/uIDfgOMr6PWHHGS/download?path=/&files=NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran (OAV)

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