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Press and Media Specialist

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:
•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

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•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is: 

• • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time after receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The Press and Media Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (or PAO designee). Reviews Libyan press and media coverage of issues of importance to the U.S. Advises Mission leadership on strategies for promoting accurate, balanced press and media coverage of U.S. foreign policy and American interests; correcting misinformation; and countering disinformation. Builds productive relationships with press and media professionals.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in a media outlet, think tank, university, NGO, international organization, foreign embassy, government office or corporation is required, with responsibility for public relations, public affairs, journalism, communications, marketing, managing public relations, outreach events, press conferences, and other media interactions as significant parts of the job. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Detailed knowledge of U.S. foreign policy objectives and American interests in the host country, especially as they apply to press and media professionals, outlets and online publications is required. Comprehensive understanding of Libyan press/media institutions and professional journalism standards and practices, as well as trends in audience consumption (print, TV, radio, online) is required. Understanding of U.S. historical, political, economic, social and cultural forces that shape U.S. foreign policy are all required and of U.S. press and media standards, norms and practices.   Detailed knowledge of DOS PD engagement tools, and the policies and procedures required for each.

Education Requirements:

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Economics or local equivalent is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English and Arabic is required. This may be tested. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have excellent analytic skills, interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills. Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Arabic in formal and informal situations on nuances of U.S. policy; must have excellent English and Arabic written and oral communication skills in order to write reports, press releases and other products and contribute to publications. Strong event and management skills are required. Good keyboarding and data entry skills are required; excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the Internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Ability to use social media and mobile platforms, photo editing software, and photo and video sharing sites, are all required skills.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position. 

• • Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Bachelor Degree
  • References

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tunis, Tunisia.