Writer-Editor (Newspaper) Nf-04

Job summary

This position is located at Stars and Stripes Central in Washington, D.C.. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Major duties

The incumbent serves as Bureau Chief and is responsible for the overall production and operations of the bureau to include planning, supervising, writing, images and editing for Stars and Stripes publications within the assigned region. Ensures accurate graphic and interactive material is produced as appropriate to expand, explain and enhance the text. Researches and verifies information presented in publications. Determines priorities, assigns, reviews, and accepts or rejects work. Assigns projects, mentors subordinates and monitors and evaluates their progress. Coordinates with co-workers, writers, subject matter experts, contractors, DoD agencies, and other individuals within government and private sector organizations as appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Qualification

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Three years of work experience as a reporter, or editor, with a commercial news organizations such as news agencies, or newspapers, or broadcaster or news websites. Preferred are those candidates who possess a 4-yr course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in journalism and related work experience as described above. Highly Preferred- Possess a 4-yr course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in journalism 3 Years experience with commercial news organizations.

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.