Multimedia Specialist (Amharic)

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - U.S. Agency for Global Media Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Company

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - U.S. Agency for Global Media

Location

Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

The incumbent serves as Producer and Multimedia Specialist in the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Voice of America (VOA), Africa Division. The incumbent coordinates the production of television programming and is responsible for the flawless on air execution of live Amharic television programs, including the production of high quality packages. The incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of all production requirements with show editors and technical staff.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
  • This is a public trust 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 covered by a Union Agreement; AFGE Local 1812, 330 Independence Avenue S.W., Room 1169, Washington, D.C. 20237, [email protected], (202)920-4884.)
  • This position may require serving a one-year probationary period.
  • The full performance grade level for this position is GS-12.
  • This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.

Qualifications

Screen out factor: Applicant must have fluency in both English and Amharic 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.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-11 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. Experience that is typically in or related to line-producing and editing professional, high-quality television and radio news programming content covering regional and international events on a variety of platforms, i.e., television, radio, web-based and social media platforms for Amharic speaking African audiences.
  • Experience with journalistic principles and techniques.
  • Experience with television and radio broadcasting principles and practices.
  • Experience with all phases of television and radio production, programming and editing.
  • Experience and skill in producing programming content for both conventional as well as web- based and social media platforms.
  • Experience covering a variety of topics concerning African history and its Amharic speaking target audience(s), their lifestyles, culture, national history, customs, government institutions and policies; an awareness of political, economic, and social developments in the region.

Education

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


Additional information

USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered.

1. 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 in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service

2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.

3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.

4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.

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Date Posted

11/13/2024

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