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

Broadcaster, Kazakh Language Service

 Apply Now Please quote vacancy number: BKA0901
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 in 19 countries.




We are currently seeking a Broadcasters for Radio Azattyq, our Kazakh Language Service, to be based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Fluent in Kazakh, Russian and English, the broadcaster will initiate, develop, produce, and deliver news and feature stories, working from international news sources or from original research and reporting.


Qualifications:

• Professional fluency in Kazakh and English.
• Fluency in Russian is highly desired
• Demonstrated writing and analytical skills with broad knowledge of political, economic, and social structures of Kazakhstan and Central Asia, as well as strong general knowledge of international affairs
• Minimum of 4 years journalism experience, preferably in broadcast medium
• Demonstrated strong commitment to journalistic integrity and objectivity
• A university degree in journalism, international relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in one of these disciplines
• Proven ability to function effectively with people from widely different national and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability work under deadline pressure. Knowledge and practical experience of radio broadcasting, as well as online journalism and techniques is highly desired



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



By replying to this advertisement or sending your CV and/or other personal data to RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, you are agreeing to having your data saved and managed by employees of the HR department of the company for possible future reference in full accordance with the law (no. 101/2000 Sb. regarding personal data protection). This agreement may only be withdrawn by a written revocation and remains valid until that date. However no longer than 5 years.
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To apply: 

Please quote vacancy number: BKA0901

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 ...