Television Programming and Planning Specialist
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Fort Meade, MD - USA
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Job Summary
This position is part of the Department of War War Media Activity (WMA). Responsible for delivering media services that keep the American Forces Network (AFN) audience informed and in touch while improving morale and military readiness.
As a Television Programming and Planning Specialist at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:
- Develops and executes specific tactical plans that support the strategic long-term goals of AFN television services worldwide.
- Executes the TV programming strategy for the AFN Now video streaming platform ensuring a diverse mix of U.S. series movies sports and specials.
- Researches and analyzes CONUS audience viewing patterns industry trends and demographic data (utilizing Nielsen and Defense Manpower Data Center reports) to project future preferences.
- Recommends program acquisitions by researching program availability organizing media data and analyzing trade media for future selection leads.
- Creates and maintains accurate database records generates purchase orders and prepares gratis acquisition documentation.
- Reviews and verifies acquisition information and metadata to ensure all published programming strictly meets contractual obligations and legal usage limits.
- Reviews and verifies acquisition information and metadata to ensure all published programming strictly meets contractual obligations and legal usage limits.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a non-sensitive security clearance.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and periodic drug screenings thereafter.
You may qualify at the GS-12 if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
- Developing data-driven television programming strategies by analyzing Nielsen ratings audience viewing patterns and industry trends to inform program acquisition and scheduling for a global broadcast network.
- Executing multi-platform programming plans from content acquisition and database management to tracking syndication feeds and digital rights for both linear satellite channels and the American Forces Network (AFN) Now streaming service.
- Researching selecting and curating a wide range of U.S. television content including news entertainment and specials while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure strategic goals and audience engagement are met.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
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Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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