Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) currently broadcasts in 23 languages to 20 million regular listeners in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

The required positions are to staff the newly created broadcasting service to Iran. These will be one-year contracts with the possibility to extend. Most positions will be located in Prague, Czech Republic, with correspondents in major Western and Middle Eastern capitals. Also sought are stringers in various locations.

Basic Qualifications include:

¥ Demonstrated writing and analytical skills with broad knowledge of the political, economic, and social situation in Iran; and good general knowledge of international affairs, particularly in RFE/RL's other broadcast areas.

¥ Demonstrated strong commitment to objective reporting and writing.

¥ Native language fluency in Farsi/Persian. Ability to read and comprehend source materials (and communicate) in English.

¥ University degree in journalism, political science or related field or equivalent practical experience in one of these disciplines.

Desirable Qualifications:

¥ Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of radio broadcasting practices and techniques.

¥ Ability to read and/or understand other broadcast area languages.

Send cover letter and CV to:

(in Prague) Human Resources Department
e-mail: HRPrague@rferl.org
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Vinohradska 1 110 00
Prague 1
Czech Republic

(in Washington D.C.) Human Resources Department
(fax: (202) 457-6974)
e-mail: HRDC@rferl.org
1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

RFE/RL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.