The successful candidate will serve primarily as a photographer also report & write stories for Stars & Stripes, the editorially independent newspaper for the U.S. military community based in Washington, D.C. The job involves taking photos & reporting on a broad range of topics affecting the lives of U.S. military service members, including but not limited to policies within the Defense Depart., congressional hearings, legislation related to the Pentagon, health care, and quality-of-life issues.
The successful candidate will serve primarily as a photographer also report & write stories for Stars & Stripes, the editorially independent newspaper for the U.S. military community based in Washington, D.C. The job involves taking photos & reporting on a broad range of topics affecting the lives of U.S. military service members, including but not limited to policies within the Defense Depart., congressional hearings, legislation related to the Pentagon, health care, and quality-of-life issues.
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
At least one year demonstrated experience in reporting and writing for a newspaper, journal, wire service, magazine, or online journalism. Previous work experience covering a variety of topics from hard news to features. Demonstrated strong English language verbal and written skills. Ability to use computers with standard software package is required. Ability to take and transmit publishable photographs with a digital camera.
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Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in Journalism or a related field.
Transcripts must be submitted at time of application in order to support positive education requirement.
Highly Preferred: Possess two (2) years experience writing for commercial news organizations.
CANDIDATES WILL BE RANKED AGAINST THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED CRITERIA. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INITIALLY REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL REFERRAL LIST.
To be evaluated as a highly preferred candidate, your resume MUST clearly reflect ALL knowledge and experience listed under the highly qualified criteria above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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