Radio Free Asia – a non-profit corporation that broadcasts news and information to Asian countries where listeners lack access to full and free news media – is seeking a Director for its Burmese language service, located in Washington, DC. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Southeast Asia, the Director supervises the production of top quality, unbiased, and balanced news and information programs relevant to life in Burma.

Responsibilities Include

• Planning, directing, and supervising the development of Burmese broadcast programs and daily operations of the Burmese language service

• Providing strong editorial leadership and managing a staff of broadcast journalists

• Monitoring and maintaining quality control of Burmese service broadcasts

• Directing the preparation of original scripts on news, current events, features, and other topics of particular interest to the target audience

• Establishing and maintaining contact with Burma specialists and sources to enhance program content and stay abreast of political, cultural, and economic developments

• Handling Burmese staff administrative, personnel, and staffing matters

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (degree in journalism or related field preferred)

•   Ten years’ working experience in journalism or related field (graduate
studies in journalism or related field may substitute for up to four years of this experience), with four years’ experience in a supervisory capacity preferred

• Fluency in spoken and written Burmese and English languages

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current political, economic, and social conditions in Burma

• Strong editing skills and demonstrated ability to exercise unbiased, timely, and principled news analysis and judgment

All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and provide proof of eligibility.

How to apply

Send resume with cover letter (making reference to Director, Burmese Service position) via:

Fax to 202-530-7797; or

E-mail to: jobs@rfa.org

RFA is an equal employment opportunity employer.