• Helps Central Asian language services coordinate their daily Central Asia-related coverage, working with both Prague-based editors and the Russian producers, field correspondents,
• Attends daily planning and editorial meetings focused on Central Asia coverage
• In coordination with the ‘Current Time – Asia’ advises on the coverage of Central Asia-related events both in the countries and abroad
• Supervises and coordinates Russian Central Asia editorial content on all platforms, including social media
• Provides in-house expertise, suggests appropriate analysts and guests
• Together with the service directors regularly reviews services Russian output both on Central Asian and country-wise issues, suggesting editorial improvements
• Edits Russian copy as needed
• Regularly writes on Central Asian issues and conducts interviews and travels, as needed
• Oversees the work of Central Asian News Wire
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, a related discipline or the equivalent in experience is mandatory (Advanced degree is a plus)
Work Experience:
• A minimum of 10 years of internationally oriented journalism experience, especially covering Central Asia, is mandatory
• Detailed knowledge of Central Asia and its countries, and an extensive list of contacts there is mandatory
• Proven experience reporting from the field under tight deadlines
• Detailed knowledge of the main issues and challenges facing Central Asia
Competencies:
• Must have proven reporting, writing, editing, analytical and practical problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly evaluate options in a breaking news situation and make qualified editorial judgment calls
• Good communication and mentoring skills and a proven ability to work within a diverse workforce
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to understand the specifics of various news platforms and the needs of diverse services
• Basic web, audio and video editing skills
Languages:
• Target language (Russian), mandatory
• English language (Proficient strongly desired)
• One of the Central Asian language (Proficient strongly desired)
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=1497430000&rps=202