News and Feature Writer, Moldova Service

About the role

RFE/RL is looking for a News and Feature Writer for its Moldova Service in Chisinau. The writer reports and creates original news and feature content, mainly for digital platforms, under the supervision of an editor. The position reports to the News Editor, Managing Editor or Service Director.

Key responsibilities

• Pitch, report and prepare original news and feature content for web, social media, television and audio platforms, as assigned.
• Use strong interviewing and storytelling skills, take part in journalistic investigations alone or in a team, and work quickly and accurately under deadline pressure.
• Create content for web and social media platforms and learn new skills as they evolve.
• Work closely with the supervising editor(s) from story inception to final product.
• Act as a field correspondent and from the bureau on short-term news assignments and longer-term features.
• Cultivate at least one specialty beat and maintain and develop original sources.
• Adhere to RFE/RL editorial standards and contribute to a positive working environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a journalist, with a strong reporting and editing background.
• Detailed knowledge of political, economic and social situations in the region and international affairs; previous experience in a multicultural or multinational environment is preferred.
• Fluent Romanian, proficient Russian, and working knowledge of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Specialty knowledge of at least one beat (e.g. education, politics, international affairs, environment, health care).
• Investigative journalism experience and digital journalism skills such as audio and video editing, live streaming, SEO and content boosting.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-changing world while keeping the quality of RFE/RL journalism.