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.
Summary
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.
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.
Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date.
This is a public trust, sensitive and/or national security position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86 form.
Suitability Determination: If selected, you may be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
This position is not covered by a union agreement.
This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays.
If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
The full performance grade level for this position is GS-14.
If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
Qualifications
Screen out factor: Applicants must have fluency in both English and Persian languages that enables them to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages. This screen out factor MUST be listed in your resume or cover letter in order to receive consideration for this position.
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-13 level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes all the following:
Provides authoritative advice and guidance and expertise in assisting Division language services in managing and developing digital and graphic products for distribution to Persian audiences.
Expert experience in planning work in the Persian broadcast environment of USAGM that deals with broadcasting products to Persian and global audiences.
Extensive experience in reviewing written work of journalists and editing their work products for distribution, as well as graphic projects for viewing and distribution globally.
Oversees the creation and management of the production process of content on digital platforms by re-creating text, video, digital, audio production, and graphics creation and selection.
Provides employee development opportunities for staff and prepares justifications for all staff, including contract personnel, as well as training staff as required. Manages the purchase process for required training for staff, devices, and property to maintain services for the office.
Education
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
Additional information
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A Subject Matter Expert will review your resume and documents to determine the best qualified candidates for referral to the hiring manager. If you have links to your work products, please include your links in your cover letter or resume.
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
Leadership
Production
Target Area
Writing/Editing
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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):
Performance Appraisal
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s):
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
RIF Letter, Separation SF-50, or other document supporting ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
Documents that support Military Spouse eligibility, Peace Corps or VISTA eligibility, eligibility under Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems, or any other non-competitive appointment eligibility.
Performance Appraisal
Resume
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
All required documents must be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. These documents are available to you in your e-OPF and e-performance systems. If you need assistance accessing these required documents, you can contact our Human Resources Office at HRcustomerservice@usagm.gov or call 202-920-2400.
1. Current USAGM career or career-conditional employees are required to submit a copy of their latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure.
2. Current USAGM employees are required to submit their latest performance appraisal.
3. If education is a requirement or there is an option to use education for qualification purposes, you must submit your unofficial transcripts with your application package at the time of applying or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If selected for the position, you will be required to submit official transcripts before your Enter on Duty date.
4. CTAP eligibles must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority 1. a separation notice or 2. a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation.
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.
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 positions 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.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact HROperations@usagm.gov or 202-920-2400 to request this.
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, including an Assessment Questionnaire. For a preview of the Assessment Questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12320245
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 03/18/2024 will result in your not being considered for employment.
Persian News Network
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US
Next steps
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.
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):
Performance Appraisal
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s):
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
RIF Letter, Separation SF-50, or other document supporting ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
Documents that support Military Spouse eligibility, Peace Corps or VISTA eligibility, eligibility under Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems, or any other non-competitive appointment eligibility.
Performance Appraisal
Resume
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
All required documents must be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. These documents are available to you in your e-OPF and e-performance systems. If you need assistance accessing these required documents, you can contact our Human Resources Office at HRcustomerservice@usagm.gov or call 202-920-2400.
1. Current USAGM career or career-conditional employees are required to submit a copy of their latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure.
2. Current USAGM employees are required to submit their latest performance appraisal.
3. If education is a requirement or there is an option to use education for qualification purposes, you must submit your unofficial transcripts with your application package at the time of applying or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If selected for the position, you will be required to submit official transcripts before your Enter on Duty date.
4. CTAP eligibles must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority 1. a separation notice or 2. a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation.
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.
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 positions 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.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact HROperations@usagm.gov or 202-920-2400 to request this.
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, including an Assessment Questionnaire. For a preview of the Assessment Questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12320245
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 03/18/2024 will result in your not being considered for employment.
Persian News Network
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
