Job Title:International Broadcaster(New Media)(Indonesian)
Agency:Broadcasting Board of Governors
Job Announcement Number:NC-12-61
SALARY RANGE: |
$62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: |
Friday, February 24, 2012 to Friday, March 23, 2012 |
SERIES & GRADE: |
GG-1001-11 |
POSITION INFORMATION: |
Full Time – Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:12 |
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DUTY LOCATIONS: |
1 vacancy(s) – Washington DC Metro Area, DC United States |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: |
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO NON-U.S. CITIZENS ONLY |
JOB SUMMARY:
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NON-U.S. CITIZENS ONLY
The incumbent serves as an International Broadcaster (New Media) in the Indonesian Service of the Voice of America (VOA), with responsibility for producing, adapting and editing content for the Services web and mobile phone based news and information outlets. The incumbent performs duties in a multi-media environment that includes radio, Internet and television.
THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT
INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an exciting, multicultural organization that encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of the Voice of America, which delivers high quality, multimedia programming in 44 languages to audiences worldwide; the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti); the International Broadcasting Bureau, which provides transmission, administrative, and other support services; and three grantee organizations – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. Our staff of dedicated professionals serves as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience with news, information, and relevant discussions.
The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking distance to the Green, Yellow and Blue Metro lines.
THIS VACANCY IS BEING ADVERTISED UNDER EXCEPTED SERVICE PROCEDURES AND IS OPEN TO NON-U.S. CITIZENS ONLY.
THIS VACANCY IS BEING CONCURRENTLY ADVERTISED UNDER DELEGATED EXAMINING PROCEDURES FOR ALL U.S. CITIZENS UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT NO. DEU-12-61.
NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS NC-12-961 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL ONLY ALLOW CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. WE CANNOT MANUALLY MOVE YOUR APPLICATION TO THE CONCURRENTLY ADVERTISED DEU-12-61 ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE APPLYING UNDER THE CORRECT ANNOUNCEMENT.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant MUST be a Non-U.S. Citizen
- Country of citizenship MUST be indicated on resume
- Relocation expenses WILL be paid.
- Selectee will be subject to an investigation for suitability determination.
DUTIES:
–Function as a New Media team member to produce original news and information and adapt VOA news and information content to publish on the VOA Indonesian Service Website and other social media sites, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
–Perform difficult translations and adaptations of a variety of centrally prepared English-language news and features into idiomatic Indonesian.
–Conduct live or taped radio interviews on political economic, scientific, cultural and other subjects.
–Select and edit multimedia enhancements to add value to VOA reports and take full advantage of the web’s capabilities.
–Coordinate with other members of the staff and contractors who contribute to the Services web and mobile-based activities.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements for the Position: Applicant must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience directly related to this line of work AND must be bilingual in Indonesian and English with the ability to fluently speak, research, write and accurately translate in both languages.
You must meet one of the following three experience/education requirements to be eligible for this position:
Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of such experience includes: Experience with website content management systems, HTML and web design. Creating original content for New Media and adapting/editing print, audio and/or video material for the web, social media, and for mobile devices. Also experience working on the Indonesian New Media market including preparing content for websites and social media that is attractive to Indonesian New Media consumers.
Or
Education: Three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education or the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or completion of all requirements for an LL.M.
Major study — journalism, communications, history, economics, political science, international relations, or other fields related to the position.
Or
Combination of Education and Experience: Equivalent combination of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Upon receipt of your application, a review will be made to ensure you meet the job qualifications.
Examinations Required: Candidates who meet all education and/or experience requirements must demonstrate their knowledge and ability in language writing and translation/adaptation through successful performance on a written examination and their ability to voice material for radio broadcast in a voice audition. You will be notified as to whether you will be scheduled for testing once qualification determinations have been made. APPLICANTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THEIR OWN EXPENSES TO AND FROM TEST SITE.
BENEFITS:
The Federal Government offers exceptional benefits to employees, including opportunities for training and advancement, health Insurance, vacation and sick leave, life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement benefits, flexible spending accounts, and public transportation subsidies. The link below provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/resourcecenter/index/interactive/benefits#icc
OTHER INFORMATION:
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, you 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.
2. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM’s web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
HOW TO APPLY:
To begin, click the BBG link: http://jobs.bbg.gov?JobRecordId=NC-12-96126 and follow the instructions.
>All applications must be submitted by: Friday, March 23, 2012
If hand carrying or using the US Mail, FedEx, etc, resumes and, if applicable, any supporting documentation MUST be received in the Office of Human Resources by 5:00pm EST on the closing dates of the vacancy announcement. If you are using e-mail or fax, resumes MUST be received by 11:59pm EST on the closing date of the announcement.
All APPLICATION/RESUME FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CAN BE MAILED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Broadcasting Board of Governors
330 Independence Avenue, SW
ATTN: Office of Human Resources
(Room 1543) (Cohen Building)
Washington, DC 20237
USA
ATTN: Jennifer L. Warner
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
What you need to submit to apply for this position:
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Resume
- Transcripts(Unofficial)
Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.ars.usda.gov/careers/of0510.pdf
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Phone: (202)382-7539
Fax: (202)382-7541
Email: JWARNER@BBG.GOV
Broadcasting Board Governors
330 Independence Avenue SW
ATTN Office of Human Resources
Room 1543 Cohen Building
Washington, DC
20237
USA
Fax: (202)382-7541
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official.