Duties

Summary

This position is located at the Voice of America's Africa Division in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as an International Broadcaster with the Portuguese Service responsible for conceiving, planning, researching, writing and broadcasting original audio/video/digital scripts of a highly complex nature and for providing Internet content for websites.
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Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Writes news-related stories for use in radio, television or Internet posting. Prepares integrated, highly-targeted, well-balanced scripts, radio/television programs or Internet web presentations that captures the attention of the audience.

Writes feature stories on a variety of subjects for radio, television or web posting.

Adapts and/or translates material, which may include simultaneous translations.

Edits broadcast segments, including stringer reports.

Participates in the development of regularly scheduled radio or television programs. Initiates coverage of news and features, participates fully in coverage of major events and in the preparation and execution of broadcast remotes.

Contributes to the production elements, including editing of taped material, evaluation of stringer reports and production of live air shows.

Prepares and/or presents news and feature materials in a studio or on location for radio/television simulcast. May serve as show host.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
12

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants MUST be a Non-US citizen.
• Country of citizenship MUST be indicated on CV/resume.
• Candidate may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• 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.
• Candidates MUST complete online questionnaire.
• This is a sensitive or national security position.
• If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
• THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT
• This vacancy is being advertised under Excepted Service (NC) procedures and is open to all Non-US citizens.
• Your application to this NC vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to the corresponding DE announcement.
• US citizen applicants MUST apply to announcement DE-10589218-19-LM.

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which is directly related to this line of work AND fluency in the English and Portuguese languages that demonstrates ability to write, report, interview and announce broadcasts in both languages.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Applicant's fluency in the Portuguese language must demonstrate applicant's experience applying the principles, practices and methods of video, radio, and Internet broadcasting by writing and producing integrated, highly-targeted, well-balanced radio or television programs and providing Internet content for websites.

Education

Applicants cannot substitute education for experience.

Additional information

If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states that date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

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 with this agency.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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:

• Journalism
• Language Proficiency-ENG
• Language Profiency-TA
• Multimedia
• Production
• Target Area

Possession of competencies may be address 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.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):

• Resume

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants.

• Cover letter
• DD 214 (Member copy 4)
• Other Veterans Documentation, (SF-15, VA Letter, Statement of Service)
• Transcripts

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD 214 (Member copy 4) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an Application of 10-point veterans' preference (SF-15) plus the proof required by that form. 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.

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

If you cannot complete the application package online, please contact the Human Resources Office.