Television Production Specialist (Indonesian) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Washington, DC

This position is located at the Voice of America in the East Asia and

Pacific Division, Indonesian Service in Washington, DC. The incumbent

serves as a Television Production Specialist and is responsible for

producing television programs and other special projects for the

Service.

THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT

The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking distance to the Green, Yellow, Orange and Blue Metro lines.

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

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an

independent federal agency, is an exciting, multi cultural organization that

encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised five

networks broadcasting in 61 languages including the Voice of America, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV

Marti), and three grantee organizations – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the

Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free

Asia along with the International Broadcasting Bureau which provides

transmission, administrative, and other support services; and three grantee

organizations. Our staff of dedicated professionals serves as an example of a

free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience of 215 million people

with news, information, and relevant discussions. TRAVEL REQUIRED

Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

No KEY REQUIREMENTS

US Citizens ONLY DUTIES: Back to top

–Conceptualizes, designs and creates original Indonesian-language TV

news segments and/or programs. Works in the field regularly as a

television journalist doing original research and news reporting.

–Plans

and synthesizes multiple sources of information, sound bites,

interviews, video clips and still into a broadcast ready television

story.

–Organizes detailed and various production elements using digital media systems such as DaletPlus.

–Plans

and performs final cuts and edits on story packages on PC-based and/or

Mac-based systems and laptops resulting in news packages with VOA

editorial style standards and broadcast visual and audiomix standards.

–Reports,

writes, edits and produces original Indonesian-language news content

for television targeted to audiences and affiliates in Indonesia.

–Conducts

in-depth interviews of newmakers and other important stories that can

be used in television, radio and online programming and/or produced for

VOA-wide house release.

–Keeps abreast of the media climate in Indonesia to ensure competitiveness of TV programming in the marketplace. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must

have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower

grade level, GS-11, which is

directly related to this line of work AND must have the ability to read,

write and speak in Indonesian and English languages.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant

with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully

perform the duties of the position. Examples of such experience include

all aspects of producing live or taped national and world news,

informational reports, human interest stories, and/or popular culture

stories using state-of-the-art techniques and production technology

including digital video recording equipment, digital video editing and

graphics software, etc., in a way that appeals to the Indonesian

audience.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once

your resume or application is submitted a review of your qualification will be

made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this

position.

Competencies:
TV Production

Technical Production

Knowledge of the targeted area

Y our resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed and compared to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications your qualifications will be further reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they are related to this position. If, after

reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made

that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and

will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your job qualifications. Providing

false information may be grounds for not selecting you or termination after

appointment. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may

affect your rating.

You will then be placed in one of

three rating categories:
Qualified Category

Well Qualified Category

Best Qualified Category

Application of Veterans’

Preference: Category Rating does not add veterans’ preference

points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of

non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more will be placed at the top of the highest quality category. Preference eligibles who do not

have a service-connected disability of 10 percent or more will be assigned to

the appropriate quality category based upon the job-related assessment and will

be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within the appropriate quality

category.

BENEFITS: Back to top

The Federal Government offers exceptional benefits to employees, including opportunities for training and advancement, health insurance, vacation and sick leave, life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement benefits, flexible spending accounts, and public transportation subsidies. The link below provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourcesCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc

OTHER INFORMATION:
1. If you are an eligible Inter agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a “Notice of Personnel Action” (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

2. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. http://www.chcoc.gov/transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalID=4881 .

3. 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.

4. If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.

5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.