Writer (Reporter/Photographer) Nf-04 Vicenza

Writer (Reporter/Photographer) Nf-04
Vicenza
Veneto, Vicenza

Duties**:

- Reports and writes stories that adhere to the highest principles of professional journalistic ethics.

- Aggressively responds to breaking news and files stories quickly with updates.

- Produces enterprise and investigative stories that resonate with the world wide military community.

- Shoots or assists in finding photos and or video to accompany stories.

- Travels when deemed necessary by the supervisory editor to cover news.

**Requirements**:

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.

- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

- A one year probationary period may be required.

- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para. 2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.

- Extensive temporary duty travel is required, to include travel to conflict/war zones and other hazardous areas. Valid motor vehicle operator's permit (US and/or local military-issued license in assigned area) required.

**Qualifications**:

- At least one year demonstrated experience in reporting and writing for a newspaper, journal, wire service, magazine, or online journalism. Previous work experience covering a variety of topics from hard news to features. Demonstrated strong English language verbal and written skills. Ability to use computers with standard software package is required. Ability to take and transmit publishable photographs with a digital camera.

- OR

- Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in Journalism or a related field

- Highly Qualified:.

- At least three years demonstrated experience in reporting and writing for a newspaper, journal, wire service, magazine or online news outlet.

- **Please include writing samples and articles, uploaded as additional documents under Other (1)**.

- Italian language skills.

- Knowledge of the U. S military and particularly the Army.

- Experience using social media as a tool to find and improve stories. **Applicants meeting the highly qualifying criteria will be forwarded to management for consideration first.

**Education**:

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

**Additional information**:

**Area of Consideration**:

**Manual Applications**:

**Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs**:

- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.

- LQA maybe authorized

- Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid. Post allowance may be authorized.

- Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click here

- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here

**Please check out our Applicant Information Kit**:

**Other**:

- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

- Benefits

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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

- NAF Preference - Family Member Preference (OCONUS ONLY)

- NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action

- NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)

- NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)

- NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)

- NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)

- NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

- Benefits

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- Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

- Resume

**Optional**: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a Resume. **The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference**:

- Cover Letter

- DD-214/ Statement of Service

- Writing samples, portfolio

- PCS Orders

- Resume

- Separation Notice (RIF)

- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

- How to Apply

- **Manually**: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

**Agency contact information**:

**JOHAN SWINDLER**:

**Phone**:

3144835882

**Address**:

- HU-NAF-W4T401 EUROPEAN STARS AND STRIPES_

- DO NOT MAIL_

- APO, AE 09227_

- US _

**Next steps**:

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

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