This position will remain open until best-qualified candidate is selected.
Broadcast Service Director, Uzbek Language Service
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BUZ0901
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is an independent, international news and broadcast organization, whose content on radio, Internet and television reach influential audiences in Russia, Central Asia, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan.
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 Broadcast Director, Uzbek Service, to be based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Under the direction of an assigned Associate Director of Broadcasting, the Service Director takes full line management responsibility for the operations of a Broadcast Service. The director sets strategy and goals in support of RFE/RL's mission; is responsible for program development and staff performance management; and has editorial responsibility for program content.
Qualifications:
•A university degree in journalism, international relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in one of these disciplines
•Minimum of 10 years professional journalism experience including work in a fast-paced, international news organization with tight deadlines
•Broad knowledge of political, economic, and social structures of the broadcast area, as well as strong general knowledge of international affairs
•Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a news organization that includes responsibility for budgeting, managing staff and resources, and organizing work processes, preferred
•Proven ability to develop, present, and implement effective and innovative solutions to complex technical and operational problems under tight deadlines
•Demonstrated strong commitment to journalistic objectivity and integrity
•Proven ability to function effectively with people from widely different national and cultural backgrounds
•Relevant experience in one or more of RFE/RL broadcast regions
•Professional fluency in the language of the Broadcast Service, and professional fluency in English.
•Fluency in other languages of the RFE/RL broadcast region highly desirable
Excellent salary and benefits offered including relocation, housing, and comprehensive health insurance.
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To apply:
Please quote vacancy number:
BUZ0901
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.
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