We’re hiring!
Our mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where free press is threatened and disinformation is pervasive. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports the facts, undaunted by pressure.
We seek a passionate and skilled News and Feature Reporter to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality journalism to audiences worldwide.
As a News and Feature Reporter, you'll create original content for digital platforms under an editor's supervision. You'll pitch story ideas, show excellent storytelling & interviewing skills, and work closely with editors throughout the content creation process. You must have field reporting experience and be able to switch between breaking news and features. You'll produce text stories and visual and audio content, so experience with social media is desirable.
What you’ll accomplish:
- Pitch, report, and prepare original news and feature content for web, social media, television, and audio platforms under editorial guidance
- Utilize excellent interviewing and storytelling skills to produce compelling journalistic content and participate in investigative reporting
- Create content for evolving web and social media platforms and continuously learn new skills to adapt to changes in digital journalism
- Collaborate closely with supervisory editors throughout the story development process
- Undertake short-term news assignments and longer-term features, both as a field correspondent and from the bureau
- Cultivate specialty beats and develop original sources within your areas of expertise.
- Work efficiently, accurately, and collaboratively under deadline pressure while adhering to RFE/RL editorial standards
- Foster a positive working environment and provide support to colleagues within and outside your team
Perform other related duties as assigned
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a journalist with a strong reporting and editing background
- Broad and detailed knowledge of political, economic, and social situations in the operating area and international affairs
- Previous experience working in a multicultural or multinational environment preferred.
- Good storytelling skills and experience in investigations
- Knowledge of at least one specialty beat
- Web and social media proficiency
- Willingness to learn digital skills
- Ability to work under deadlines
- Familiarity with RFE/RL's mission and target area
Languages:
- Fluent in Russian
- Proficient in Georgian
- Working knowledge of written and spoken English
If you are a dedicated journalist with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to delivering accurate and impactful news, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at RFE/RL.
RFE/RL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Positions at RFE/RL are considered Public Trust Positions, with appointment contingent upon the positive outcome of a background investigation.
Should you be interested in this position please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in English.
Salaries for employees in RFE/RL's broadcast regions are competitive, based on prevailing local conditions. Employee benefits in RFE/RL's broadcast regions are in accordance with the local labor law specific to the country.
Note: In response to changing operational requirements, RFE/RL retains the discretion not to make an appointment, or to modify the job specifications for a particular vacancy.
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