Summary
This position serves as the Ombudsman for Stars and Stripes Central, and is located in Washington, DC. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Duties
Protects the Stars and Stripes’ First Amendment rights and its ability and obligation to provide a free flow of news and information to the DoD military community.
Reports to the Publisher, Executive Editor and Director of the DMA allegations of censorship or complaints of news management or of unequal treatment by DoD officials.
Monitors news coverage for fairness, accuracy, timeliness and balance, investigates allegations of violations of these standards and assertions of censorship or inappropriate news management and recommends corrective actions.
Writes special columns, blogs, etc. for publication by Stars and Stripes regarding readers concerns about Stripes journalism, editorial integrity, editorial journalism operations, the news organization s mission and general journalistic issues.
International travel is required. Complies with EEO, JER and MCP programs.
How you will be evaluated
Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.