• Final product can include, but is not limited to, full-length web features, interviews, explainers, analyses, blogs, captions, video scripts, news stories
• Supervises a team of writers and reporters, providing feedback, managing the team's work activities, and setting objectives
• Must keep up with world news and developments in RFE/RL broadcast region.
• Should cultivate one or more specialty beats.
• Editors are encouraged and expected to work closely with language service broadcasters and to suggest their own pitches and story ideas.
• In addition to working regular shifts, the editor is expected to be available during important, breaking news events, and work as assigned by the Service Director or Bureau Chief.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education in Journalism or related field
• Extensive experience in news and feature journalism, as both a reporter and an editor, including on digital platforms - 10 years minimum
• Solid grounding in web production, editing and posting on digital platforms (Pangea is our own system so no outsider will know it)
• Knowledge of political, economic, and social situations in the country and the broader region through studies, research, writing, travel, or other relevant experience or exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team, and to motivate others towards the achievement of common goals, while managing limited resources in an efficient manner.
• First rate news judgment employing balance and accuracy in reporting techniques.
• Proven ability to work quickly and efficiently to solve technical and operational problems under tight deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of the news needs in the broadcast area. Capable of assessing news reports from multiple news agencies and own sources.
Languages:
• Hungarian language Native level
• English language Proficient
• Other foreign language is an advantage
Should you be interested in this position please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in English.
Apply at: https://apply.teamio.com/public/respond?vacancy=1567899918&rps=202
Candidates for these positions must reside within commuting distance of the specified city, or be willing to relocate there at their own expense. 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.