International Broadcaster (Multimedia) (Kinyarwanda/Kirundi)

Summary This position is located in the United States Agency for Global Media, within Voice of America, Africa Division, Central Africa Service. The incumbent will serve as an International Broadcaster for the Central Africa Service, with responsibility for conceiving, planning, researching, writing, and broadcasting original audio/video scripts of a highly complex nature and for providing Internet content for websites and other digital media platforms. Responsibilities As an International Broadcaster (Multimedia) (Kirundi/Kinyarwanda), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Prepares integrated, highly targeted, well-balanced scripts and production elements for broadcast and/or Internet publication. Writes, shoots, and reports, original news and/or features and conducts interviews for radio, television broadcast, and web publication. Works with news and web and radio and television editors and reporters to shape a final product. Applies editorial standards and practices to the editing of service originated reports, feature programs, interviews, and other program material. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Screen out factor: Applicant must have fluency in both English and Kirundi/Kinyarwanda 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-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 with video/radio/Internet broadcasting principles, and methods and journalistic knowledge. Familiarity with radio reporting or videography that enables the applicant to shoot, using motivated camera movements with a digital video camera. A vast knowledge of Central African history, economics, culture, and socio-political development 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.