This position will remain open until best-qualified candidate is selected.

Broadcaster, Pakistani-Afghan border region broadcasting in Pashto

 Apply Now Please quote vacancy number: BAF0901
RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) is an independent, international news and broadcast organization to Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, the Middle East to include Iran and Iraq Central and Southwest Asia.

Across our broadcast region, more than 30 million people enjoy and rely on RFE/RL programming. Through broadcasts in 28 languages, RFE/RL provides news, information and responsible discussion of domestic and international issues to countries where free and independent media are not permitted or not yet fully established.

RFE/RL is a nonprofit organization funded by the U.S. Congress. Corporate headquarters are in Washington D.C., but programming originates from our Prague operational headquarters as well as from bureaus.



Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is seeking well-qualified candidates to work as a Broadcaster for our programming to the Pashtu-speaking people of Pakistan and the Pakistani-Afghan border region, to initiate, develop, produce, and deliver news and feature stories from assigned materials or from original research and reporting. This position will be based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Qualifications:

• Native language fluency in Pashto.
• Advanced ability to comprehend source materials and to communicate in English
• Demonstrated writing and analytical skills with broad knowledge of political, economic, and social structures of Afghanistan, and surrounding regions, as well as strong general knowledge of international affairs
• A university degree in journalism, international relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in one of these disciplines highly preferred
• At least 4 years' journalism experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated strong commitment to journalistic integrity and objectivity
• Proven ability to function effectively with people from widely different national and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge and practical experience of radio broadcasting practices and techniques is desired, but not essential



Excellent salary and benefits offered including relocation, housing, and comprehensive health insurance.



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To apply: 

Please quote vacancy number: BAF0901

For consideration, applicants should send:

1) completed Application form ;
2) Detailed CV/resume, specifying educational and professional qualifications;
3) Cover letter referring to the vacancy number of the position, stating your interest, outlining your experience relevant to this position and your salary requirements;

to: jobs@rferl.org



This position will remain open until best-qualified candidate is selected.

Appointment against this post is on an international basis only.

RFE/RL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Positions at RFE/RL are considered Public Trust Positions, with appointment contingent upon the positive outcome of a background investigation.   more ...