The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency which supervises all U.S. government-supported, non-military international broadcasting, is seeking a Director of Communications and External Relations to develop and direct the BBG's communications and external relations strategies and activities

Applicants must have comprehensive knowledge of the mission, goals, function, organization, and operations of the broad range of federally-funded international broadcasting organizations; expert knowledge and executive level experience in international affairs and foreign policy objectives of the U.S.;  thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of communications, public affairs, and the media, demonstrated executive level experience in Congressional relations; and experience in successfully representing organizations at the executive level with government agencies, international organizations and before Congress. 

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), and salaries for SES positions range from $119,554 to $179,700.  The Broadcasting Board of Governors is located in Washington, DC, and offers stable employment, excellent health and long-term care insurance programs, and eligibility for generous U.S. Government pension benefits supplemented by an employer-matched 401K-like program.  United States Citizenship is required.  Special government hiring procedures must be followed.  For a copy of the official vacancy announcement that describes the application process, please go to http://www.usajobs.gov for full details of the job listing and application rules.   All applications must be received by Midnight, March 9, 2011.  For questions, please contact Ms. Carroll Cobb at ccobb@bbg.gov. 

BBG is an equal opportunity employer.