Supervisory Executive Producer (Persian)

Job Summary

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This position is located in the Persian News Network, responsible for the overall production, program development, talent, and day-to-day operations of Persian Television. The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Executive Producer (TV), which includes responsibility for personnel management and production program budgets.

Major Duties

• As a Supervisory Executive Producer (Persian), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to :
• Directing and conceptualizing complex television programs with innovative and creative approaches, in various formats, such as live and pre-recorded, documentaries, specials on breaking news stories, and remote television programs.
• Coordinating travel and story themes with correspondents / stringers.
• Assuring coverage needed is provided in a professional and timely fashion.
• Exercising sound editorial judgment in producing polished, air-worthy products.
• Critiquing the news product and delivery from correspondents / stringers.
• Coordinating daily programming with other VOA TV news gathering units to facilitate news coverage for Persian TV programs.
• Working with the Persian News Network's Director, Executive Editor, Managing Editors, and Executive Producers to conceive, develop, and implement major program projects and new approaches to reporting and news programming.
• Planning and formulating short-term and long-term TV programs with Executive Producers and Managing Editors and / or subordinate supervisors to assure TV program formats and individual segments exemplify the highest professional broadcast standards.
• Preparing reports on Persian TV activities, as needed, including profiles, annual Program Review notes, and coverage reports.
• Exercising supervisory responsibility for seven hours of live Persian television programming.
• Providing creative direction, exercising responsibility for the production values and aesthetic qualities of all TV programs.
• Managing a network of freelance producers, recruiting them, and establishing records for their payment.
• Providing administrative oversight and ensuring that funds provided for the staff and coverage in the area of responsibility are used prudently.
• Recruiting and selecting production staff, planning and assigning work, establishing and communicating deadlines and performance standards for staff, and providing feedback on staff performance.
• Furthering the goals of equal opportunity by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of EEO objectives and adhering to nondiscriminatory practices.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education is not required for this grade level and cannot be used for qualification purposes.

Evaluations

Once your application package has been received, a review of your qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.

How to Apply

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.

What to Expect Next

Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.

Required Documents

The following documents are required by 11 : 59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date for your application package to be complete :

Benefits

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Other Information

USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement to be considered.

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