Supervisory International Broadcaster (Horn of Africa)

Summary This position is located in the USAGM, Voice of America, Language Programming Directorate, Africa Division, Hom of Africa Service. The position serves as the first-level supervisor over the Hom of Africa Service and supervises the production and broadcast of news and information in Amharic, Afan Oromo, and Tigrigna via all platforms (radio, TV, Internet, and social media) to the Hom of Africa. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following: The position serves as a first-level supervisor and exercises supervisory authorities for a minimum of 70% of the time. Directs and coordinates the work of (freelance journalists, reporters, videographers) located in the United States and Africa who produce material for broadcast on an assignment-by-assignment basis. Seeks and recruits such talent, makes work assignments, reviews and accepts finished products, exercises editorial control over their work, ensures quality control, and verifies and certifies invoices for payment. Plans and directs the production of daily radio and television programming, as well as material for print, digital, and social media for the Amharic region. Leads the staff in originating targeted material and in developing program goals. Plans the programs to ensure that individual segments exemplify the highest professional broadcast standards and conform to the dictates of the VOA charter. Plans the programs to ensure that individual segments are designed to attract the interest of viewers and listeners in an internationally competitive broadcast environment and conform to the dictates of the VOA charter. Evaluates and selects source material that the Service uses in its programs, including centrally produced scripts, relevant published and broadcast material, interviews, and other sources supporting the principles of the VOA charter. With the assistance of service editors, edits and adapts English language scripts to ensure balanced programming; edits translated scripts for accuracy, comprehensiveness, clarity, tone, and impact. Prepares original programming material for broadcast Stays fully informed on world and African developments and ensures that those of particular interest to the target audience are included in Amharic programming. Develops contacts with experts and academics who understand the issues and interests of the target audience and uses these experts in Amharic programming as appropriate. Maintains contacts with other governmental agencies such as the U.S. State Department, USAID, WHO, World Bank, Human Rights Watch, Center of Public Integrity. Maintains contacts with journalists with influential news organizations like the BBC, Reuters, NPR, Africa Confidential, etc., Maintains contacts in order to stay abreast of and coordinate coverage of issues involving the target audiences that may require VOA attention. Stays current on US. foreign and domestic policies related to programming for Africa Exercises strict adherence to the VOA journalistic and ethical codes. Ensures compliance with mandatory training requirements as defined by the agency. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Screen out factor: Applicant must have fluency English and native fluency in one or more of the Horn languages (Amharic, Tigrigna, or Afan Oromo) that demonstrates the ability to product and present news and information in both languages. And, 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 one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level that is in or directly related to this line of work. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required: Experience with the production and presentation of news and information in one or more of the Horn languages (Amharic, Tigrigna, or Afan-Oromo) and English language via all platforms-radio, TV, and social media, and approves content for broadcast programs to Horn of Africa. Expertise in journalism and in creation and production of multimedia content, including production of content. Expertise in the target media market that enables the incumbent to coordinate content for the Horn service. Experience leading a team of journalists producing multimedia content, and managing a diverse staff/team of content producers in the U.S. and abroad. Expertise in Horn of Africa and the U.S. as it pertains to creation and development of multimedia content for audiences in the Horn of Africa. Education Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes. Additional Information Applicants who are interested in applying under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures must apply to vacancy announcement DE-12555999-24-SC. 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. 1. CTAP eligibles are current USAGM Career and Career-conditional employees in the competitive service and any other surplus and displaced agency employees affected by downsizing or restructuring. 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.