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Broadcaster/Webcaster, Cantonese Service

Radio Free Asia (RFA) is seeking a talented, dynamic and versatile journalist to prepare, produce, and present reports and programs for its Cantonese Service.  This position will be hired as either a Broadcaster or a Broadcaster/Webcaster, depending on the skills of the selected candidate (skills to perform role of Broadcaster/Webcaster preferred).  This position will be based in RFA’s Washington, DC, offices.

Responsibilities Include

• Covering news and/or features, as assigned, with journalistic 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 (and webcast, as applicable).
• 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 Chinese language.
• Using digital equipment to deliver clean, clear, and creative productions across media platforms.
• Delivering news stories and features in Cantonese professionally by radio (and webcast, as applicable).
• Performing other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in broadcast or print journalism (at least one year full-time experience in a media company preferred), multimedia experience a plus.
• TV anchoring and video production skills preferred.
• Fluency in idiomatic Cantonese as well as Mandarin and written Chinese, and spoken and written fluency in English.
• 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 China 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.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite.
  

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 résumé with cover letter (making reference to either “Cantonese Broadcaster” or “Cantonese Broadcaster/Webcaster” position, as applicable) via email to rfajobs@rfa.org or fax to 202-530-7797.