Sr. News Editor/Correspondent, Central Asia

Senior News Editor/Correspondent, Central Asian/Caucasus Desk

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is seeking a Senior News Editor/Correspondent for its Central Asian/Caucasus Desk. This position is a 1-year contract, based in Prague, Czech Republic.

The Senior News Editor/Correspondent for the Central Asian/Caucasus Desk writes and adapts major news stories and features, evaluates source material, develops original sources, edits news and features as assigned, and coordinates coverage with respective Broadcast Services.

Required Qualifications:

• Native-level spoken and written English
• A university degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent practical experience in one of these disciplines
• Broad and detailed knowledge of political, economic, and social structures of the Central Asian and Caucasus broadcast areas, as well as strong general knowledge of international affairs
• Thorough knowledge of news requirements in the broadcast regions
• Ability to create broadcast-ready reports often including audio actualities in the body of the text
• Demonstrated strong commitment to journalistic objectivity and integrity

Desired Qualifications:

• Reporting experience in the broadcast region
• Fluency in Russian and/or a language of the Central Asian/Caucasus broadcast area
• Proven ability to function effectively with people from widely different national and cultural backgrounds

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

To apply:

Please provide detailed CV, with cover letter outlining qualifications and salary requirements to:

E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: +420-2-2112-3420
Post: Human Resources Recruitment
RFE/RL, Inc.
Vinohradska 1
110 00 Prague 1
Czech Republic
Deadline for submissions is 1 May, 2000
No telephone calls please.
RFE/RL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

Last updated:    April 2000

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