Current Time (Настоящее Время) is the leading independent Russian-language television channel, providing factual news, unbiassed reporting, and engaging video content to Russian-speaking audiences. We strive to ensure people have access to accurate information in places where such access may be limited by censorship, and freedom of speech may be under threat.

We are looking for a Telegram Editor to join our team in Riga. As Telegram Editor you will be responsible for producing content on mission-oriented and trending topics and contribute to developing an effective result-oriented distribution strategy on the Telegram platform.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field or the equivalent in experience is preferred.
  Work Experience.
• 4+ years of experience in digital journalism in news organization.
• Extensive experience in producing news content for digital platforms.

Competencies:

• Strong news judgment.
• Proficiency in multimedia storytelling for digital platforms.
• Team-based work ethics.
• Understanding of digital success metrics.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize with little supervision under tight deadlines.
• Adapts to and works effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change, and changing or easily accepting changes in one’ s own organization or job requirements.
• Ability to work various shifts, as assigned and on short notice.
• Expected to work weekends and work from home, when required.

Languages:

• Proficiency in Russian (mandatory).
• Proficiency in English (mandatory).