This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/779709600. 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 USAGM, VOA, Persian News Network (PNN) and serves as the Managing Editor (Internet)(Persian). The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing guidance, direction, and training to multimedia journalists and production staff who create and maintain digital and graphic platforms for PNN to distribute globally.
03/05/2024 to 03/18/2024
$139,395 - $181,216 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
Yes
No
IMP-12320245-24-WF
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This position is only open to status candidates who are current employees of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
As the Managing Editor (Internet)(Persian), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to:
Consults with the Division Director, Executive Editor and Program Manager regarding editorial responsibility for the creation and management of digital platforms for PNN.
Participates with management in the development and strategic planning of site content. Serves as liaison to the VOA Office of Strategy and Audience Development and the Programming Directorate to develop and implement new products for the PNN Division digital platforms.
Oversees the creation and management of the production process of content on digital platforms by re-purposing/creating of text, video, digital audio production, and graphics creation/selection.
Guides Service Chiefs and Web Editors in finding appropriate photos, illustrations, audio, video, and web links to enhance individual stories and reports.
Exercises sound editorial judgment in producing multi-media stories/reports for a fast-paced, live digital platform.
Coordinates web and social media production training for division personnel and assists Web Editors in resolving daily production issues and problems. As well as assists Web Editors in implementing improvements to digital platforms and serves as COR for division contracts.
Monitors news sources and new developments to identify stories for digital coverage and communicates with Central News Hub to ensure coverage, necessary updates, and content sharing is performed.
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
1. CTAP eligibles are current USAGM Career and Career-conditional employees in the competitive service and any other surplus and displaced agency employees affected by downsizing or restructuring.
2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.
3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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.
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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 03/18/2024 to receive consideration.
Once the online questionnaire and application package 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/779709600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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