LaoAmericans

Broadcaster/Webcaster, Lao Service

Knowledgeable and versatile Broadcaster/Webcaster needed to prepare, produce, present and place reports and programs on multiple media platforms for the Lao Service, based in Radio Free Asia’s Washington, DC offices.

Responsibilities Include

• Covering news and/or features, as assigned, with some depth and analysis.
• Using and cultivating a range of reliable sources, and interviewing subjects who are relevant to the story.
• Eliciting newsworthy comments and information from interviewees and determining relevant portions of interview to select for broadcast or webcast.
• Researching information online and from other relevant news sources, and incorporating multimedia, as appropriate, into reports and/or features.
• Writing stories accurately and under deadline; adapting materials from English and other languages into the Lao language.
• Using digital equipment to deliver clean, clear, and creative productions across media platforms.
• Delivering news stories and features professionally on radio and webcast/TV in the Lao language.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in broadcast or print journalism (at least one year full-time experience in a media company preferred), and multimedia experience 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 Laos and surrounding countries.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion in evaluating and presenting news.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize online media in creative and innovative ways and to adapt to new technologies as they evolve.
• Spoken and written fluency in Lao and English languages.

RFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity

RFA encourages all qualified individuals to apply. If hired, the candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. as an employee of RFA.

RFA reserves the right to reconsider or withdraw any offer of employment to any candidate whose authorization to work in the U.S. as an employee of RFA, or extension of such authorization, would require RFA to file or support a petition or related documentation.

How to apply
Send resume with cover letter (making reference to “Lao Service Broadcaster/Webcaster” position) via:

E-mail to: rfajobs@rfa.org
Fax to 202-530-7797

Read in Lao:
http://www.rfa.org/lao/about/webcaster-02202015131125.html