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We are looking for a Telegram Editor for Current Time TV https://www.currenttime.tv/ to be based in Riga and be responsible for producing compelling and engaging content for Current Time’s channel on Telegram.
As an integral part of Current Time’s dedicated digital team for Telegram, you will produce content on mission-oriented and trending topics and contribute to developing an effective result-oriented distribution strategy on the platform. A commitment to RFE/RL’s mission, adherence to its editorial standards and best practices is a must.
You will be joining an innovative, mission-driven organization at a time of rapid change. This job is an opportunity to explore the role RFE/RL’s journalism can play in society and experiment with diverse ways of engaging audiences and communities. You should be keenly interested in the best practices and latest developments in digital journalism. You are expected to pursue innovative forms of storytelling across platforms.
This position reports to the Sr Digital Producer of Current Time Digital.
RFE/RL may assist the successful candidate with relocation to Riga, Latvia.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains Current Time’s Telegram channel, publishes compelling content that meets RFE/RL editorial standards.
- Writes unbiased and factual news stories based on trusted sources on topics relevant for the target audience.
- Closely follows best practices on Telegram and actively participates in shaping Current Time’s distribution strategy on the platform.
- Expected to explore innovative angles and formats of coverage that contributes to higher ERR (engagement rate by reach) and citation index of Current Time’s Telegram channel.
- Collaborates with digital distribution team, video producers and graphics editors in adapting multimedia content for Telegram use.
- Maintains up–to–date familiarity with political, economic, and social developments in and related to the target region. Briefs himself/herself on latest news and issues prior to starting work day.
- Performs related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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).
We offer:
- International and friendly working environment.
- Numerous courses and instructions for professional development.
- Life and health insurance as of first working day.
Atrašanās vieta
- Rīga, Latvija
Darba veids
- Pilna slodze
Valodas
- Angļu
- Latviešu
- Krievu
Katrīna Kiukucāne
26315304
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is an international news organization headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic and Washington, D.C., with 21 bureaus throughout Russia, Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Central and Eastern Europe. Reporting in 27 languages across 23 countries, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world, providing responsibly reported, fact-based news in countries where media freedoms are under threat or banned outright. From Iran and Pakistan to Hungary, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan, RFE/RL journalists give audiences what they can't always get from their own local media: uncensored information and open debate. Reporting via digital, TV, and radio platforms, RFE/RL has a measured weekly reach of 38.1 million people. A private nonprofit, RFE/RL is funded by the U.S. Congress through the U.S. Agency for Global Media. RFE/RL's editorial independence is protected by U.S. law.
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