This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/553384900. 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 Voice of America's, Eurasia Division, Serbian Service in Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as an International Broadcaster with the responsibility for reporting, writing, editing, and producing content in the Serbian language for the service's TV and digital platforms.
12/04/2019 to 12/13/2019
$83,398 - $108,422 per year
GG 12
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - 2 YEARS
Full-Time
Excepted
12
No
No
NC-10665665-20-JB
553384900
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
-Produces original content, adapts VOA News Center's production and available wire reports, and curates crowd-sourced materials to add value to multimedia content for VOA Serbian's publications and programs across platforms.
-Serves as an on-camera presenter or reporter in VOA programs or live remotes for VOA Serbian affiliates; voices video packages, initiates and conducts original on camera interviews with a wide variety of subjects and news sources.
-Produces/creates complex original TV or online reports focusing on wide range of issues of interest to target audience.
-Uses social media tools and networks to source and verify news and information and engages audience on all digital media platforms in communication relevant to VOA Serbian service's mission.
-Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with team members, colleagues, and with groups of individuals providing information or interviews for programs.
-Identifies compelling aspects of a story and synthesizes multiple sources of information, including original research and Field interviews with VIP newsmakers, official and experts in the targeted area, the US, and Europe.
-Monitors incoming wires, news, and video feeds to identify relevant information and update the online content or programming materials.
Applicants cannot substitute education for experience.
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:
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 12/13/19.
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.
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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 12/13/19 will result in you not being considered for employment.
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/553384900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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