Broadcast Director, Uzbek Service

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty broadcasts in 26 languages in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and the Middle East. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Broadcast Director, Uzbek Service.

Your deep knowledge and interest in the political, economic and social structures of Central Asia and in international affairs will serve you very well in this prominent position, based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Your responsibilities will be to supervise the broadcast department, the Tashkent bureau, as well as a worldwide network of freelance reporters. You will also call upon your extensive experience as a journalist in maintaining high integrity and accuracy of news output, information and feature programs, ensuring that they adhere to the RFE/RL policy. Future direction of the department will be in your hands-namely program development and implementation, editorial control, and administration of the department's budget.

Since this is a high-profile position that crosses many continents, borders and cultures, you should possess a degree in journalism or a related field, as well as a minimum of 10 years experience, including work in a fast-paced, international news organization. Relevant work experience in at least one Central Asian country is essential. Your problem-solving ability, especially under tight deadlines, will be called upon in critical and complex technical and operational situations. Native-level English is mandatory, proficiency in Uzbek is highly desirable, and Russian is an additional plus.

We offer excellent salary and benefits including relocation, housing, and comprehensive health insurance.

To apply please submit detailed resume and 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 May 15, 2000

*** Note: RFE/RL is also seeking native Uzbek speaking journalists to contribute on a freelance basis for our Uzbek language service. ***

No telephone calls please.

Visit our website at www.rferl.org

RFE/RL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

Last updated:    April 2000

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