This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527570700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent serves as the NY Bureau Chief for Voice of America (VOA). He/She is the editorial and operational leader of the bureau and is responsible for daily assignment of resources to service all platforms, and the language services, plus the day to day oversight of staff in the bureau and ensures that the reporting out of NY meets the needs of VOA digital and broadcast platforms and audiences.
THIS POSITION IS NOT COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT
03/15/2019 to 04/05/2019
$118,085 - $153,510 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
Yes
No
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Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Drives editorial/production direction and vision for news gathering in New York and surrounding areas to produce compelling, relevant, character driven stories for broadcasting and digital platforms, focusing always on VOA's foreign audience.
-Boosts the guest-booking capabilities of the bureau, using his or hers extensive contacts to pull in exclusive interviews and news stories to enhance content and coordinates LIVE interviews for the Newsroom and Language Services.
-Practices sound position management when assigning work and reviewing and recommending improvements in established work methods. Structures positions to achieve optimum effectiveness and efficiency, and plans for long-range staffing needs including such matters as whether to contract out work.
-Coordinates and assigns news coverage to reporters, photographers and videographers, editors, producers, contractors, and other members of the news team. Serves as administrator, working with the newsroom management to set budgets and fulfill human resources functions related to training, hiring, and managing staff, and coordinates work on all platforms in multi languages to multiple countries.
-Oversees production operations and has extensive experience working with relevant production and technical equipment both in broadcasting and digital environments.
-Supports language services and the News Center in the creation, development and production of a wide range of TV programs and digital products, including OTT and apps, to suit the needs of our international audience in a multi-platform environment.
-Utilizes deep understanding of VOA digital audiences and analytics to facilitate the deliver of live and digital video to digital audiences in tandem with television production, as well as one-offs for digital platforms.
Applicant cannot substitute education for experience.
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.
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All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
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 04/05/19.
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.
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):
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 04/05/19.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527570700. 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 United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) formally known as Broadcasting Board of Governors 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.
USAGM networks include the Voice of America and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti) and three grantee organizations: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia.
Note: Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
This vacancy announcement has been amended to reflect New York salary.