Managing Editor (Spanish)

This position has been designated supervisory, requiring the selectee to serve a one-year probationary period. The role may also require an additional one-year probationary period. Selected candidates must file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report) and may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day content management across radio, television, and digital platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Orchestrate the editorial process, planning and executing coverage for timely distribution.
• Monitor diverse sources (wires, websites, publications, social media) to curate compelling content while upholding journalistic standards.
• Formulate short-term and long-term production and publishing plans for content.
• Assign stories to writers and editors, ensuring quality control over all distributed content.
• Review and evaluate news sources for coverage.
• Manage a team of journalists, reporters, broadcasters, anchors, and editors through subordinate supervisors.
• Develop work plans, set priorities, and prepare schedules.
• Conduct interviews for vacant positions and recommend appointments, promotions, or reassignments.
• Provide guidance, identify training needs, and improve team productivity.
• Establish performance standards and handle minor disciplinary matters.
• Address employee complaints and grievances as the supervisor.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. nationality.
• Completion of the SF-86 for a national security position.
• Subject to a background investigation, including a review of credit and legal history, to establish suitability for federal employment.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, enabling speaking, reading, writing, reporting, and translation in both languages (must be clearly articulated in your resume).
• Extensive knowledge of Cuba, including its people, culture, history, politics, economics, and current events (must be clearly documented in your resume).
• One year of specialized experience at a level comparable to GS-13 or equivalent, demonstrating:
  • Assessing, evaluating, or monitoring programs tailored to a Cuban audience.
  • Managing a diverse team of content creators and journalists producing print, digital, and social media content.
  • Journalism, reporting, and/or editorial experience showcasing knowledge of Cuba’s history, economics, culture, socio-political development, and journalistic skills to engage this audience.
• If born after December 31, 1959, male applicants must be registered for the Selective Service.

The organization is recruiting for both a night shift editor and a day shift editor.

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 and may include full-time, part-time, or intermittent status.