**Summary**:
This position is located at Stars and Stripes Europe in Vicenza, Italy. **This job is open to**:
**The public**: - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. **Clarification from the agency**:
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than the host nation and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN). **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.
- Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- This position may require a health screening. Immunizations may be required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
- Extensive temporary duty travel is required, to include travel to potentially 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. **Best Qualified Criteria**
1. Three (3) years' or more of experience at a news media organization, excluding pubic relations. Applicants must upload 1-2 pages of collated work samples in the supporting document section. Samples must be in PDF or Word. Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. **Overseas Employment Eligibility**
- **U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.**: - **In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S.



employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.** **Education**:
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Transcripts must be uploaded as "Transcripts." College or university transcript(s)(copy or original) must be submitted with your resume to determine qualifications for positions with positive education requirements. **Additional information**:
**Area of Consideration**:
**Manual Applications**:
**PCS Costs**
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest. **Pay-Band Allowances and Differential**
- Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. **_If authorized, only regular (full-time, tempo parziale, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay._** Sunday premium may be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
- Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Night differential may be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. **Incentives and Bonuses**
- Incentives will not be paid. **Foreign Overseas Allowances**
- Differentials, or incentives will be paid. These allowances may include Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) and requires a Transportation Agreement in

📌 Writer (Reporter/photographer) Nf-04 (Vicenza)
🏢 US Defense Media Activity
📍 Vicenza