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

Broadcaster for Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions

 Apply Now Please quote vacancy number: BGE0901
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.




We are currently seeking Broadcasters for the RFE/RL’s newly opened Broadcast unit to cover news in Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions.
The incumbents will initiate, develop, produce, and deliver news and feature stories, working from international news sources or from original research and reporting. He/she will also be required to write original analysis. This position will be based in Prague, Czech Republic. Initially a 1-year contract is offered.


Qualifications:

• Professional fluency in Russian.
• Fluency in Abkhaz, Ossetian and Georgian is a plus
• Intermediate level of English.
• 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 Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Caucasus in general and Russia 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 3 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
• Demonstrated ability work under deadline pressure.



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



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To apply: 

Please quote vacancy number: BGE0901

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 ...