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Full Time |
Lagos |
Posted 3 years ago |
JOB TITLE: Information Specialist (Electronic Media)
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, public affairs, journalism, communications, marketing, managing pubic relations, outreach events, press conferences, production or program management in radio or television.
Job Knowledge:
- Detailed knowledge of foreign and security policies and policy statements as related to Nigeria is required. Must have extensive knowledge of the major national and regional newspapers and editorial tendencies
- Extensive knowledge of the major television/radio news and current events programs, and key representatives of major Nigeria media outlets and government institutions is required
- Knowledge of media owners, journalists, TV and radio presenters, bloggers and influencers is required
- Incumbent must be familiar with public diplomacy, as well as knowledge of social networking and distribution methods to ensure dissemination of Public Affairs products.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English and Literary Studies, International relations, Political Science, or Economics is required.
Evaluations:
- This may be tested. Please your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
- English (Fluent) Speaking / Reading / Writing is required. Good working knowledge speaking / reading / writing Yoruba, Igbo or Pidgin is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with major Nigeria electronic media representatives, editors, journalists and to Personal Assistants (PA) and other mission officers on important news and policy issues and developments in the media
- Ability to develop and maintain contacts with key members of the electronic media community is required
- Incumbent must also be able to analyze and report on current trends in the media that reflect reaction to major bilateral issues and to prepare press releases etc., which accurately reflect U.S. Government policies and support Mission Public Affairs objectives
- Familiarity with the use of electronic “New Media” platforms including News Aggregators, Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube is required. Ability to abide by deadlines on multiple projects and deliverables; strong writing, editing, drafting, and communication skills is required.
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.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits
Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
- Hiring Preference Selection Process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* Important
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
- ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
- For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Marketing Statement:
- We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Salary
USD $53,596 annually.
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Important Information
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
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Required Documents:
Deadline: June 4, 2021
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