Application Administrator (News Production) - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - Rádio Svobodná Evropa, Inc.

We are looking for Application Administrator to join our team responsible for our news production systems. The Application Administrator is responsible for day-to-day activities related to a range of systems supporting newsroom, multimedia production and other related workflows. Performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation and administration of servers and news gathering and production applications.

Job responsibilities:

• Implement, monitor, and maintain systems in support of newsroom and multimedia production processes in RFE/RL broadcasting headquarters, bureaus, and field operations, ensuring their proper operation.
• Administer system and application security, including creating customer profiles and accounts.
• Assist with end-user training and support issues when required, providing 2nd and 3rd level support.
• Track issues and resolutions and well as change requests related to entrusted systems.
• Ensure successful implementation and maintenance of the defined policies and procedures.
• Contribute to business continuity plans and updates them periodically.
• Maintain system documentation.

Experience:

• Working experience in a role of application and/or systems administrator, or in an advanced user support role.

Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience in administering a complex application system.
• Technical knowledge and skills relevant to server, desktop and laptop software and hardware.
• Knowledge of Microsoft server technologies and data security.
• Maintenance and updates of computer systems.
• Customer approach with good verbal and written service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to think analytically and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Initiative and motivation to achieve specific goals.
• Ability to quickly anticipate, trouble-shoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, vendors, and external partners.

Languages:

• English language (Working Knowledge Oral & Written).
• Czech language nice to have.
• Other RFE/RL language welcomed.

What we can offer:

• A unique, multinational employer with a great history and presence in providing accurate and reliable news and information to domestic audiences in the local languages (www.rferl.org),
• Being part of a news production systems implementation,
• Competitive salary,
• Employment benefits (5 weeks of vacation, 13 sick days, Meal Allowance, Summer Allowance, Retirement Saving Program, Life Insurance),
• Training and development opportunities – internal and external,
• Friendly team and positive working environment.

This is a locally recruited full-time position on a one-year assignment initially, with the possibility of extension for an open-ended contract after one year. The opportunity is only open to applicants with the legal right to work in the Czech Republic.