RFE/RL is seeking an experienced Kyiv-based Correspondent to create, produce, and deliver a wide range of journalistic material across multiple platforms including TV, radio, online, and social media. The Correspondent will play a key role in producing content that is relevant to the service's target audience and aligns with RFE/RL's mission, consistently exceeding content quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create original content on various topics, including short packages, features, analyses, and pieces to camera.
- Serve as a field correspondent and reporter, independently determining the focus of reports.
- Conduct interviews in both studio and field settings, offering expert commentary when needed.
- Deliver live broadcasts, blogs, videos, and social media content; coordinate with sound and camera crews.
- Produce live or recorded content using available technology; operate equipment or direct specialists as required.
- Respond to breaking news events, delivering live or recorded reports, often on short notice and outside regular hours.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of political, economic, and social developments in Ukraine.
- Research and select reliable information from a variety of reputable sources using editorial judgment.
- Meet deadlines and adhere to RFE/RL’s editorial and content quality standards.
- Suggest innovative coverage ideas and contribute to program planning.
- Participate in feedback sessions and implement best practices for journalism.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s degree in Journalism or a related field (required).
Work Experience:
- 5-8 years of journalism experience (required).
- Strong familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Ukraine and international affairs.
Competencies:
- Ability to mentor junior staff and provide editorial feedback.
- Proficiency with RFE/RL content management systems, including posting and editing text, photos, videos, and managing program schedules.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude.
- Familiarity with RFE/RL's mission and broadcast area.
- Intermediate English skills with the ability to translate and produce content in Ukrainian and Russian.
- Strong multimedia skills across various platforms.
- Editorial judgment and ability to independently produce high-quality content.
Languages:
- Ukrainian (mandatory)
- English (working knowledge, oral + written)
Join us at RFE/RL and become part of a dynamic team committed to producing high-quality journalism with global impact.
Should you be interested in this position please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in English.
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