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Duties

As an Audiovisual Production Specialist, you will: Plan and determine the feasibility of productions, organize, and execute the production of television and audio programming (e.g., broadcast news, educational and/or informational training videos). Lead and/or work as a member of a multi-disciplinary development team (i.e., content specialist, instructional designers, audiovisual and television production specialist, artist). Propose the visual "treatment" of the subject, i.e., the nature of visual sequences in relation to the recorded narrative that will accompany them from scripts developed with and/or provided by the clients. Direct final editing of recorded scenes of productions shot in sequence and/or out-of-sequence to ensure continuity, effectiveness of action and dialogue or narrative. Use mass communication theories, industry standards and practice, and specific programmatic objectives to develop concepts and/or provide consultation regarding scripts for a variety of complex broadcast (video and audio) requirements (e.g. long format training and/or educational and informational live and pre-recorded programs, and audio files, public service announcements).

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which must include the following experience: planning, producing, and directing television programs; operating television production equipment; and operating broadcast production editing systems (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid ProTools or other professional editing platforms). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address OC-DMR-BROADCAST AND MULTIMEDIA BRANCH 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]