International Broadcaster (Multimedia)(Turkish)

Screen out factor: Applicant must have native fluency in the Turkish language; and fluency in the English language 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. Qualifications: 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 conceiving, writing, translating, editing and producing multimedia stories, 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 Turkish speaking Turkish audiences. Experience with journalistic principles and techniques. Experience and knowledge of television and radio broadcasting principles and practices. Experience with all phases of television and radio production, programming and editing. Experience producing programming content for both conventional as well as web- based and social media platforms. Experience covering a variety of topics concerning Turkish history and its Turkish 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.
This position is located in the Voice of Americas Turkish Service. He/she conceives, writes, translates, edits and produces multimedia stories for radio, TV and digital platforms, and promotes content on social media (Face book, Twitter and You Tube). This person must have a proven track record as a journalist with experience writing/adapting stories that are unique. comprehensive, and have global or original appeal.