Website The Associated Press
Date: Jul 3, 2019
Location: Moscow, MOW, RU
Company: Associated Press
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The Associated Press seeks a talented multiformat journalist to report on Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States nations as a correspondent, based in Moscow.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Russia and CIS news director, this reporter will work closely with AP colleagues in Russia, AP’s Europe-Africa region and across the globe, aiming to consistently break news and produce distinct, deeply reported enterprise. This journalist will primarily be a text reporter, but will be comfortable working in multiple media formats, reporting on breaking news as well as beat-driven enterprise, and must be a self-starter who can generate ideas on the beat that resonate in Russia, Europe and around the world. The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to work any shift, including at night and on weekends, or as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation.
The successful candidate will:
- have a demonstrated history of successful beat reporting, with a record of compelling work on deadline and the production of enterprise that is illuminating and compelling.
- work among a team of journalists, reporters and editors to deliver spot and enterprise coverage of Russia and the CIS nations that breaks news, has impact and is exclusive to AP.
- have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the diverse team of journalists at the AP who operate in all formats: text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics.
- have a great news sense, with the ability to communicate and drive stories that people will want to share, like and talk about on social media and other platforms.
- pursue innovative coverage techniques while maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity.
Qualifications: This correspondent must have demonstrated excellence as a journalist covering a complex and challenging beat, with a deep record of delivering exclusive, enlightening and distinctive stories. Applicants must be able to consistently break news and report enterprise that offers readers and viewers an illuminating look at Russia and the CIS nations. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with colleagues and peers in teams and should have at least three years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.
Other qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Authorization to work in Russia will be mandatory.
- Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English and Russian.
- Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.
- Basic proficiency in using an iPhone for photos and video is required. Advanced proficiency is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on a complex, challenging story lines.
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 2019 AT 11:59 PM EST.
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