AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Defense Information Systems Agency
Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Defense Media Activity
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves producing and managing radio content for the American Forces Network, including researching, writing, voicing, and editing programs for global audiences, while handling promotions, marketing, and operations during regular and emergency shifts.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in radio production who enjoys creative storytelling and can work independently in a fast-paced, military media environment.
It requires strong skills in audio technology and adapting to various radio formats to meet high professional standards.
This position is part of the Defense Media Activity.
The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and implementing policies and systems necessary for the effective and economical performance of the Department of Defense (DoD) public affairs mission.
which includes the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Defense agencies. the military services, the Joint Staff and the combatant commands.
You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Researching, writing, producing, and voicing radio productions for multiple radio formats.
Branding, promotions, marketing, imaging and creative production campaigns. Redirecting programming and resources during contingencies, natural disasters, and/or U.S. military actions.
Creating format playlists, clocks, branding campaigns, and other elements as required. Operating digital audio automation and routing systems.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1071 series.
Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position.
Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.
Or Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made.
Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position.
This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled. Major Duties:
As a Audiovisual Production Specialist at the GS-1071-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as radio producer, and research, writes, produces.
and voices radio service production elements for a multitude of formats.
Writes, edits, and produces program materials to support more than ten radio formats that American Forces Network (AFN) provides audiences worldwide.
Serves as Managing Editor of American Forces Network (AFN) on-air products to include promotions, marketing, campaigns, news, sportscasts and various radio production shows and elements.
When working non-core hour shifts, the incumbent serves as the Chief of Radio/Shift Managing Editor and assumes sole responsibility of all duties associated with operating a radio program.
Ensuring that written and produced radio elements and productions are equal to, and competitive with radio production standards in major to medium markets throughout the United States radio Industry, following current trends in such production, style, creativity, delivery, presentation, and content.
Operates commercial radio station audio digital automation and digital routing systems.
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