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Asia-Based Vietnamese Service Broadcaster/Webcaster

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Organization Name: Radio Free Asia
Location: Regional / Global
Apply email: Not Specified
Start Date: 15 Oct 2019, 12:48 pm
Closing Date: 09 Nov 2019, 12:00 am

Radio Free Asia (RFA) is seeking a talented, dynamic and versatile journalist to prepare, produce, present and place reports and programs on multiple media platforms for its Vietnamese Service. This position will be based in Southeast Asia (e.g., Bangkok, Taipei, or other location in region mutually agreed to by RFA and the selected candidate).

Responsibilities Include:

• Covering news and features about Vietnam in the Vietnamese language for audio, video, and online publication, as required.
• Using and cultivating a range of reliable and relevant sources inside and outside Vietnam.
• Conducting interviews with subjects inside and outside Vietnam with due care and sound editorial judgment.
• Helping to make RFA competitive as a news provider by posting news and video in a timely fashion on the RFA website and on social media platforms.
• Adapting RFA content for use in social media (e.g., creating videos suitable for viewing on smartphones).
• Writing stories accurately and under deadline; adapting materials from English and other languages into the Vietnamese language.
• Researching information online and from other relevant news sources, and incorporating multimedia, as appropriate, into news reports and features.
• Conducting video reporting from the field, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in broadcast or print journalism required (at least one year full-time experience in a media company preferred), multimedia experience (including TV) a plus.
• Academic credentials (Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field from an accredited college or university preferred) or equivalent transferable skills showing ability to gather, produce, write, and present news and information clearly and objectively.
• Knowledge and understanding of current political, economic and social conditions in Vietnam and surrounding areas.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion in evaluating and presenting news.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize online media in creative and innovative ways and to adapt to new technologies as they evolve.
• Experience with post-production video editing using in-house software.
• Strong computer skills and ability to edit video using Adobe Premier Editing Suite. Experience with After Effects, Photoshop, Microsoft FrontLook, ENPS and audio software preferred
• Required language skills: Spoken and written fluency in Vietnamese and English languages.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and revision needed by editors

How to apply

Send résumé with cover letter (making reference to the position of "Asia-Based Vietnamese Service Broadcaster/Webcaster") via email to rfajobs@rfa.org or fax to 1-202-530-7797.

Job Email id: rfajobs(at)rfa.org