We are looking for a Social Media Editor for Current Time TV https://www.currenttime.tv/ to be based in Riga and be responsible for producing and optimally publishing our reporting in various formats, including video, on relevant social media platforms, so that it reaches new audiences, deepens loyalty, and builds trust.
Distribution and engagement on social media are integral to RFE/RL’s editorial process and success, and as a full-time team member, you will be too.
You will be monitoring the public debate across social media platforms and look for reporting opportunities and seek to obtain and verify UGC (User Generated Content).
You will be regularly reviewing and sharing performance metrics across platforms.
We are a team that places high value on collaboration, both in our daily work and in our efforts to continually improve how we work. You should be able to carry out all functions of other editors on the team. You communicate proactively with stakeholders across various divisions and teams, including writers and editors, to ensure that published content meet expectations across platforms.
You will be joining an innovative, mission-driven organization at a time rapid change. This role is an opportunity to explore the role of RFE/RL’s journalism can play in society and experiment with different ways of engaging audiences and communities. You should be keenly interested in the best practices and latest developments in digital journalism – and be keen to pursue innovative forms of storytelling and audience development across social media platforms.
A commitment to our mission, journalistic impartiality and integrity is a must. Adherence to our professional standards and best practices is required.
This position reports to the Sr Digital Producer of Current Time Digital.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or related field or the equivalent in experience is preferred.
  Work Experience.
• 5+ years of experience in social media.
• 5+ years of experience in digital journalism in news organization.
• Previous experience working in a multicultural or a multinational environment; or experience living and working abroad, preferably in relevant RFE/RL regions.
• Previous managerial experience required.

Competencies:

• Strong news judgment.
• Team-based work ethic.
• Understanding of digital success metrics.
• Strong social media production skills.
• Strong news writing and editing skills.
• Familiarity with tools like Tweetdeck, Crowdtangle, Socialbakers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize with little supervision under tight deadlines.
• Adapts to and works effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change, and changing or easily accepting changes in one’ s own organization or job requirements.
• Broad knowledge of political, economic, and social situations and international affairs acquired through studies, research, writing, travel, or other relevant experience or exposure.
• Familiarity with html and video editing are a plus.

Languages:

• Proficiency in Russian (mandatory).
• Proficiency in English (mandatory).