Ombudsman NF-05

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.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: 1. Extensive experience as a journalist; over 10 years' experience as a senior editorial leader. 2. Ability to work credibly, fairly, and impartially with all parties in the news process-editors, writers, subjects of coverage, and readers. 3. Demonstrated ability to evaluate opposing viewpoints. 4. Knowledge and abilities acquired through the performance of duties of the caliber described above. 5. One year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. 6. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Knowledge of the DoD and the military services, including the Combatant Commands' organization and operations. 2. Recognition as a distinguished journalist as evidenced by receipt of awards or serving as an officer of a nationally accredited journalistic society for editors or journalists or senior executive in a media organization. 3. Familiar with changing news consumption practices and news ecology related to digital content and social media influences. 4. Familiar with U.S. Congress committees and processes.