USA Staffing

1. Do you have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GG-09 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sectors AND fluency in Indonesian and English languages that demonstrates ability to write, report, interview, and announce broadcasts in both languages? Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required:

Knowledge and experience of journalistic work generating quality coverage of stories, events, and interviews.
Shooting photos and videos, recording audio, editing audio and video for use on digital and social media, radio, and/or TV.
Preparing scripts and developing graphics for use on multimedia platforms.
Knowledge of Indonesia, its history, economics, culture, socio-political development, as well as its media landscape and trends.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education with major study in journalism, communications, history, economics, political science, international relations or other fields related to the position leading to such a degree OR an LL.M., if related to the position?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you have a combination of education and experience?

A. Yes

B. No

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

4. Are you proficient in bilingual knowledge of Indonesian and English with the ability to have conversations, research, write and translate in both English and Indonesian languages?

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this work behavior. I have had exposure to this work behavior but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a proficient level.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

D. I have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.

E. I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or supervisors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

5. Do you have experience voicing all types of material for audio content in Indonesian and English?

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

C. I have a fair amount of experience and a fair amount of demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity satisfactorily but could benefit from additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform this activity more effectively.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

E. I have extensive experience and extensive demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I am considered an expert; I am able to train or assist others; and my work is typically not reviewed by a supervisor. I have received verbal and/or written recognition from others in carrying out this activity.

6. Knowledge and skill in journalism and knowledge of broadcasting principles, practices, methods and procedures required for producing balanced, accurate, comprehensive material, selecting news stories and conducting interviews.

A. I do not have experience or demonstrated capability in performing this activity, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this activity. I have had exposure to this activity but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a satisfactory level.

D. I have considerable experience and considerable demonstrated capability in performing this activity. I can perform this activity independently and effectively.

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

7. Have an understanding of world news events, including U.S. foreign policy toward Indonesia.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

8.
Knowledge and skill with digital media platforms including websites, social media, and online syndication platforms and trends in their use by Indonesians and affiliates.

A. Plan and manage this process and lead the production thoroughly to completion.

B. Familiarity with and knowledge of digital media platforms including websites, and trends used by Indonesians.

C. Some knowledge of digital media platforms, such as social media, online platforms.

D. None.

9. Knowledge of audio production techniques for assembling audio for air and for on-air studio productions.

A. Plan and manage this process and lead the production thoroughly to completion.

B. Familiarity with and knowledge of audio production techniques and equipment involved in this process.

C. Some knowledge of audio production and equipment in order to assist higher-level staff.

D. None.

10. Knowledge of video production techniques, including shooting and editing.

A. Plan and manage this process and lead tasks thoroughly to completion.

B. Familiarity with and knowledge of shooting and editing processes.

C. Some knowledge of video production and equipment in order to assist higher-level staff.

D. None.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

11. In-depth knowledge of Indonesia, its history, economics, culture, socio-political development, as well as its media landscape and trends.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

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