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Shift Supervisor, (Production Support Group) (Washington D.C.)




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Date: 2011-06-30, 3:25PM EDT

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A highly skilled and reliable audio (and video) production shift supervisor is needed in RFA's Washington DC headquarters. The position requires a high level of knowledge in radio broadcasting studio and Master Control operations, and proven leadership abilities. The shift currently open is 10:00 PM -- 06:00 AM, however, that is subject to change based on broadcast needs.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:



• Provide daily shift supervision of production engineers and Master Control, such as planning, assigning, directing work; developing, implementing, communicating procedures, rules, program/duty schedules; assessing and evaluating production engineers' performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; establishing and maintaining staff training documentation.

• Coordinate broadcast and production issues with RFA language service directors and other management personnel.

• Update department policies and other documentation as necessary.

• Operate and oversee operation of all Master Control equipment used in direct broadcast of programs, achieving identified standards of performance.

• Plan, coordinate, direct activities for video productions as assigned, including script writing; shooting video using professional camera and lighting techniques; post-producing final product for distribution via the Internet and other media.

• Ensure quality audio/video, and adherence to professional media standards, in transmitting all RFA broadcasts to locations determined by the Master Control log.

• Plan, direct, produce in-studio and remote programs using professional production techniques.

• Train broadcasters and other personnel in the use of studio and in-the-field broadcasting equipment as necessary; mentor and train Production Support personnel to develop and update personnel's audio/video production skills.

• Edit or assist in editing broadcast productions and audio/video components of all productions.

• Lead video production projects or manage the production of RFA's Intranet home page, developing and initiating new features, editing HTML files, taking digital photographs, and working with photo-editing software.

• Prepare production reports and records.

• Perform other duties as assigned.





QUALIFICATIONS:



• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university or technical school with major course work in a broadcast related field and five years of related experience; or



• Society of Broadcast Engineers "Broadcast Technologist" or higher certification and five years of professional experience; or



• Ten years of related professional work experience or equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training.





RFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity

RFA encourages all qualified individuals to apply. If hired, the candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. as an employee of RFA.

RFA reserves the right to reconsider or withdraw any offer of employment to any candidate whose authorization to work in the U.S. as an employee of RFA, or extension of such authorization, would require RFA to file or support a petition or related documentation.

How to apply

Send resume with cover letter (making reference to Shift Supervisor position) via:

• Fax to 202-530-7797; or

• E-mail to: jobs@rfa.org







•Location: Washington D.C.

•Compensation: Competitive

•This is at a non-profit organization.

•OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities

•Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

•Phone calls about this job are ok.

•Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
 
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Job Title: TV Production Specialist (Spanish)


Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors

Job Announcement Number: DEU-11-102



SALARY RANGE: $74,872.00 - $97,333.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 to Tuesday, July 19, 2011

SERIES & GRADE: GS-1071-12

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens





JOB SUMMARY:

THIS POSITION IS IN THE BARGAINING UNIT



The incumbent serves as Producer for television in the Voice of America’s Latin America Division, Spanish Service. As such he/she coordinates the production of programming within the television unit of the Spanish Service responsible for the flawless on air execution of live television programs and high quality packages. Productions may be live, pre-taped, in the studio or in the field. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.











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



INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY



The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an exciting, multicultural organization that encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of the Voice of America, which delivers high quality, multimedia programming in 44 languages to audiences worldwide; the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti); the International Broadcasting Bureau, which provides transmission, administrative, and other support services; and three grantee organizations - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. Our staff of dedicated professionals serves as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience with news, information, and relevant discussions.



The Full Performance Level: 12









KEY REQUIREMENTS:

U.S. Citizenship

Candidates MUST complete the Online Questionnaire.

Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.

Selectee will be subject to an investigation for suitability determination.











Back to top Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:





1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC









- Produces complex and highly targeted television news cast or news magazines or segments.



- Serves as line producer, and edits broadcast material.



- Coordinates all production elements including assigning writers, reporters, producers, editors, graphic designers, Chyron, technical crew, satellite placement, studio facilities, set designers, directors, talent, guests, etc.



- Creates a rundown of news casts or segments ensuring that all production elements are accurate and in order.



- Writes stories for live or pre recorded broadcast. Approves scripts for programs or news casts segments.



- Selects and schedules guests which include high profile spokespersons, world leaders, subject matter experts, and personalities from the private sector, academia, cultural, and social institutions.









Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which is directly related to this line of work.



Specialized Experience: is defined as coordinating the activities of writers, reporters and assistant producers, selecting news stories and news coverage and other personnel throughout the production process; compose and edit scripts; directing on-location production; regularly review programming and advises on aesthetic look and quality of television packages.









Requirements



Suitability Determination: 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.







HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:





Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements.



Competencies/Skills:



Television Production

Technical

Communication



To assist in determining if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and 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 abilities. 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.



Competitive Examining Procedures:



Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed and compared to your responses on the occupational questionnaire or KSAs (as applicable) to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, 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 relate to the critical experience requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You will then be placed in one of three rating categories:



Qualified Category - Meets the specialized experience outlined in the minimum qualifications requirements section of the vacancy announcement.

Well Qualified Category - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the critical competencies for this position.

Best Qualified Category - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated "outstanding" proficiency in applying knowledge, skill, and ability in the critical competencies for this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.





VETERANS PREFERENCE: "Application of Veterans' Preference: the Category Rating Method 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 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.









Back to top Benefits and Other Info





BENEFITS:

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/EI/benefits.asp#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 a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference , you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.







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. For more information on the VRA, consult the Vets Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.







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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .



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









Back to top How To Apply





HOW TO APPLY:

All applications must be submitted by: Tuesday, July 19, 2011



To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.





We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and use the official FAX coversheet found here. You must also cite Vacancy Identification Number 494140.



After you complete and submit the online resume, you will receive a "Confirmation of Submission" message stating that your online resume has been successfully submitted. If you do not receive this message, please submit again as this indicates that your resume has not been received.



NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials, by Tuesday, July 19, 2011, will result in your not being considered for employment.







REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

What you need to submit to apply for this position:





Resume

Transcripts

Veterans Preference documentation (Letter from Veteran's Administration, DD-214-(member 4 Copy), Application for 10- Point Veteran Preference (SF-15), if applicable.

Miscellaneous

To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below: Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, fax, mail or by hand-deliver. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.





JOB OPENINGS







For job information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call 912-757-3000, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) automated telephone system. Or, with a computer modem dial 912-757-3100 for job information from an OPM electronic bulletin board. You can also reach the board through the Internet (Telnet only) at FJOB.MAIL.OPM.GOV.







WHAT TO INCLUDE





Although the Federal Government does not require a standard application form for most jobs, we do need certain information to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested in the job vacancy announcement and in this brochure, you may lose consideration for a job. Help speed the selection process by keeping your resume or application brief and by sending only the requested material. Type or print clearly in dark ink.







Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#WSBI







AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Casandra M. Hall

Phone: (202)382-7520

Fax: (202)382-7542

Email: CSHALL@BBG.GOV Agency Information:

Broadcasting Board Governors

330 Independence Avenue SW

ATTN Office of Human Resources

Washington, DC 20237

USA

Fax: (202)382-7542
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Asst. Director/Technical Director


For broadcast TV. WCAX-TV is searching for an experienced, creative individual with leadership and team skills. Responsibilities include Directing, Switching, Graphics Creation and other related duties to produce top quality, live broadcast News programs. Previous experience is required. Additional skills with Photoshop, character generators, editing and other production equipment are a plus.



Send resumes and reels to: jobs@wcax.com or: Production, WCAX-TV, P.O. Box 4508, Burlington, VT 05406

email:jobs@wcax.composted:07/08/2011

company WCAX-TV



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Coordinating Producer/Booker (True Hollywood Story)


Location: Los Angeles

Job Code: 957

# of openings: 1





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E! Entertainment, Style Network, and G4


Description

Coordinating Producer/Booker



Looking for someone with at least 3 years experience in:



•Booking investigative-type shows (crime/sensitive subjects)

•Researching story ideas, using Nexis and the Internet to find interview subjects for potential topics

•Writing up pitches and proposals for new show ideas (please have samples to show)



The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of story and what makes compelling television. Please be well-versed in popular culture and have a working knowledge of TV production. This is a full-time position.




Be sure to check out the company websites to apply!