Incumbent serves as a supervisory Managing Editor, team leader, and producer in the VOA's French Language Service and is responsible for assigning, conceiving and coordinating/directing the development and production of television programs and multimedia content on multiple digital platforms, including desktop, mobile and social media properties.
Summary
Incumbent serves as a supervisory Managing Editor, team leader, and producer in the VOA's French Language Service and is responsible for assigning, conceiving and coordinating/directing the development and production of television programs and multimedia content on multiple digital platforms, including desktop, mobile and social media properties.
Incumbent is responsible for all radio, television and digital content, including assignment of stories and editing, and for quality control over content distributed on all live sites and branded social media properties:
Plans and directs in collaboration with the Service Chief the development of radio, TV, and digital programming and program packages in the French language by analyzing political, cultural and economic trends in order to meet U.S. objectives and present a cohesive, listenable or watchable broadcast to the target audience.
Participates with management in the development of content and audience engagements strategies.
Conceptualizes and develops television programming that is attractive and competitive in the media market where the programming is intended to air.
Works with executive producer, producers and reporters and other staff to create appealing line-ups, prepare news-worthy reports, and book credible guests.
Oversees creation and management of the production process and all writing and copy editing of scripts in a style suitable for broadcast on all digital platforms.
Reviews and evaluates news sources and developments to identify items for coverage.
Identifies for advancing or curation news stories that are actively being discussed online.
Coordinates the work of writers, reporters, and producers involved in the preparation and production of digital content, including ensuring that website headlines and teasers are clear and interesting and materials prepared for TV rewritten into a style suitable for digital publication; checks content for substance, accuracy and balance, as well as clear style.
Speaks and writes in French language and English fluently and possesses deep knowledge of the target region, as well as the global context surrounding French- speaking countries and the region, particularly U.S. policy.
Keeps abreast of new developments in television and digital newsgathering and distribution, including the use of social media as a newsgathering tool.
Has deep knowledge of which social media platforms are popular with French speakers, not just Twitter and Facebook; and, knows the inner workings of those platforms, their strengths and weaknesses, exposes them to colleagues, and leads training on how best to use them.
Measures audience impact and constantly re-adjust to ensure continuous improvement.
As appropriate, serves as project leader on digital initiatives.
2. Supervises a team of FTEs, several Personal Service Contractors (PSC) and stringers, including journalists, broadcasters, producers, and other production support personnel:
Directs team members to fulfill Service's objectives, giving staff concrete steps on every task and assuring completion.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative for assigned PSCs and stringers.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.
Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
Prepares Performance Elements and Standards and files annual Performance Appraisal reports for staff members.
Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
Interview candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.
Hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.
Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, initiating and recommending other action in more serious cases.
Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
Furthers the goals of equal employment opportunity by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of EEO objectives, and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices.
Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; shares best practices, identifies and uses resources; and shares reporting across the organization, including with VOA's central newsroom.
Country of citizenship MUST be indicated on CV/resume.
Candidate may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Suitability Determination: 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.
Candidates MUST complete online questionnaire.
This is a sensitive or national security position.
If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
THIS POSITION IS NOT COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT
This position has been designated supervisory or managerial, requiring that the selectee on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager, serve a one-year probationary period.
This vacancy is being advertised under Excepted Service (NC) procedures and is open to all Non-US citizens.
Your application to this NC vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to the corresponding DE announcement.
US citizen applicants MUST apply to announcement DE-11590155-22-SC.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GG-12 which is directly related to this line of work AND must be fluent (written/spoken/read) in French and English languages. 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, specialized experience includes ALL of the following:
Managing activities of a professional staff supporting print, digital; and social media
Assessing, evaluating, or monitoring programs to ensure particular interest to the target audience
Leading/managing a diverse staff/team of content producers and journalists in the U.S. and abroad producing multimedia content.
Knowledge of French and the relationship with the neighboring regions and the world.
NOTE: For the GG-13 grade level: Resumes must support one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GG-12 grade level in the private, public, or federal sector of experience related to this position. Please ensure your resume includes GS-level; or comparable pay band in the Federal service; or equivalent experience/salary in the private sector whichever is applicable along with the respective months and years' experience gained for all experience listed.
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across USAGM.
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How you will be evaluated
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:
Foreign Language
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Production
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.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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)
Transcripts
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.
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 Resources 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) on 08/22/2022
To 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.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin. The page will display the position for which you've applied as well as the status of each application. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job, then click on Additional Application Information to see the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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 PM (EST) on 08/22/2022 will result in you not being considered for employment.
Africa Division
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US
Next steps
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. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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)
Transcripts
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.
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 Resources 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) on 08/22/2022
To 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.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin. The page will display the position for which you've applied as well as the status of each application. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job, then click on Additional Application Information to see the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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 PM (EST) on 08/22/2022 will result in you not being considered for employment.
Africa Division
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US
Next steps
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. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
