This position is located at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Voice of America, South and Central Asia Division, in the Turkish Service. The incumbent serves as the Service Chief, having strategic, management, administrative and program responsibilities for all broadcast, online based, digital, mobile and social media output.

Duties

As a Supervisory International Broadcaster (Turkish), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Oversees creation and management of the production process and all writing and copy editing of scripts in a style suitable for broadcast on all digital platforms. Coordinates the work of writers, reporters, and producers involved in the preparation and production of digital content, including ensuring that website headlines and teasers are clear and interesting and materials prepared for TV rewritten into s style suitable for digital publication; check content for substance, accuracy and balance, as well as clear style. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Prepares Performance Elements and Standards and files annual Performance Appraisal reports for staff members. Works with executive producer, producers and reporters and other staff to create appealing line-ups, prepare news-worthy reports, and book credible guests.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
• This is a national security position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
• Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
• This position is not covered by a Union Agreement.
• This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee serve on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary period.
• The full performance grade level for this position is GS-14.
• If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
• If selected for this vacancy, you may be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).

Qualifications

Screen out factor: Applicant must have fluency in both English and Turkish languages that enables you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages. This language screen out factor MUST be listed in your resume to receive consideration. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-13 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Managing activities of a professional staff supporting print, digital; and social media; Assessing, evaluating, or monitoring programs to ensure particular interest to the target audience; Leading/managing a diverse staff/team of content producers and journalists in the U.S. and abroad producing multimedia content; Knowledge of Turkish and the relationship with the neighboring regions and the world.

Education

Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Sandra Galloway
• Phone: 202-920-2430
• Email: [email protected]