Supervisory Editor (Newspaper) NF-04
What you'd do
This position is located at Stars & Stripes in Washington, D.C. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Major duties
As U.S. Bureau Chief (Theater Operations), the incumbent serves as senior editor, advisor, and reviewer for all writing/editing projects assigned or originating within the assigned region of Stars and Stripes. Personally develops, designs, researches, writes, reviews, and edits publications and reports to the readership on a wide range of topics including complex subjects prone to controversy. Serves as the staff advisor on written and editorial policy matters. Provides interpretations of writing policy and advises on matters such as content, presentation, interpretation, and explanation to a variety of audiences. Copy edits articles applying rules contained in the Associated Press (AP) and Stars and Stripes style guides. Develops annual budget for the operation of the editorial department within the assigned theater. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
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 specialized work experience directly related to the duties described above. Demonstrated work experience must include 1 year equivalent in complexity and difficulty to the next lower pay band level. 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. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess at least three (3) years' experience with commercial news organizations Possess experience managing reporters. Experience MUST be reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered for Standard and/or Highly Qualified for this position. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants may be referred for consideration at managements request.
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