This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/523427600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the VOA News Center in Istanbul, Turkey. Incumbent serves as a reporter and Bureau Chief responsible for providing timely, accurate, comprehensive and balanced news coverage, (test, audio/video) throughout assigned region. The ideal candidate will identify high-impact stories and issues and needs to love news and big, fast-breaking news stories.
Learn more about this agency02/07/2019 to 02/28/2019
$75,628 - $98,317 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
75% or less - Position requires approximaely 75% travel.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13
No
No
ST-10338904-19-MP
523427600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Federal employees - Competitive service. Individuals with disabilities. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista. Special authorities. Veterans.
The individual selected for this position provides timely, accurate, comprehensive and balanced news coverage throughout the assigned region. Duties include:
~Provides timely, accurate, comprehensive and balanced coverage throughout assigned areas.
~Evaluates news sources and developments, researches, prepares, reports and voices material to be filed.
~Exercises sound news judgment to determine importance of different events and developments and how to best approach coverage.
~Researching, planning and cultivating a wide variety of sources, reports on comprehensive, unique and explanatory stories.
~Reports include news tips and advisories, short and long correspondent reports, in-depth backgrounders and news analysis, news features, interviews and live and pre-recorded Q&As for all platforms - radio, TV, digital and social.
~Meets various deadlines for providing material to programming elements and is able to manage multiple assignments under stringent deadlines and changing priorities and conditions, including breaking news.
~Works and manages time and resources. Exercises independent news judgment and works closely with editors.
~When assigned, recruits, develops and assigns stringers and other Foreign Nationals throughout the beat area. Edits and oversees stringers to provide coverage for VOA.
~Manages the bureau and is responsible for the overall administration, budget and local staff or contractors effectively.
~Develops and manages an operating budget and manages resources, including property, vehicles and equipment.
Education can not be substituted at this grade level.
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.
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 qualification will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Possession of competencies may be addressed 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 and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
SF-50
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover letter
DD-214
Other Veterans Documentation; SF-15, VA Letter, Statement of Service
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 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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource office.
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) onTo begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
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To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials, by 11:59 P.M. on will result in your not being considered for employment.
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/523427600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY: The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) 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.
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