Assignment Editor (Spanish)

Announcement number and closing date are available on the original posting; all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.

About the Role

As an Assignments Editor (Spanish), you will review a wide variety of news sources, stay abreast of news events, developments, and trends, and maintain a thorough understanding of the coverage needs for the Office of Cuba Broadcasting.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and approve final text and audiovisual news reports.
• Work closely with news editors to discuss main and regional news line-ups and determine additional coverage needs beyond simple text.
• Make general assignments based on news events, audience interest, and deadlines.
• Assign coverage to correspondents, staff reporters, and freelancers, determining day-to-day assignments based on news, trends, and programming needs while mindful of deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• This is a national security position requiring completion of the SF-86 for a suitability determination, including a background investigation that may review credit and legal history.
• Position is designated as supervisory, requiring a one-year probationary period.
• Full performance grade level for this position is GS-13.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for the Selective Service.
• May require working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be eligible for an Excepted Service appointment under Schedule B, 213.3228, demonstrating extensive knowledge of Cuba, including its people, culture, history, politics, economics, and current events. This knowledge must be clearly articulated in your resume.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required, enabling you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages. This must be listed in your resume.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-12 or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or private sector.
• Specialized experience must include:
  • Assigning and coordinating news and feature material for radio, TV, and the internet based on news events and developments.
  • Producing balanced, accurate, and comprehensive material, selecting news stories, and conducting interviews with organizations and leaders in Spanish and English-speaking countries.
  • Journalism, reporting, and/or editorial experience demonstrating knowledge of Cuba’s history, economics, culture, socio-political development, and journalistic skills to tailor content for this audience.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.