Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)’s mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where a free press is threatened and disinformation is pervasive. RFE/RL reports the facts, undaunted by pressure.
While historically known for radio broadcasting behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, today’s RFE/RL seeks to reach audiences where they are, prioritizing digital platforms and innovative censorship circumvention strategies. RFE/RL reports in 24 languages to 18 countries, reaching nearly 50 million people every week. A private nonprofit, RFE/RL is funded by the U.S. Congress through the U.S. Agency for Global Media. RFE/RL's editorial independence is protected by U.S. law.
Join RFE/RL and help deliver high-quality multimedia content to audiences across platforms.
The Afghan Service of RFE/RL, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Multimedia Technician to support television, video, audio, and digital productions. This is a hands-on role for a technically proficient individual who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and production environment and is comfortable working across multiple functions within a TV studio control room and digital operations.
This position requires flexibility, including shift work, weekends, public holidays, and evening hours as operational needs dictate.
Key Responsibilities
As a Multimedia Technician, you will:
- Edit video and television content, collaborating with producers and editors to bring stories and programs to life.
- Create and prepare visual assets, including still images, GIFs, graphics, and other multimedia elements for TV and digital platforms.
- Deliver high-quality multimedia products accurately and on deadline.
- Coordinate with TV and digital teams to ensure effective content distribution across multiple platforms.
- Collaborate with other RFE/RL services to identify and source suitable video content.
- Ensure professional presentation and technical quality of visual assets in both live and pre-recorded productions.
- Edit news and feature content for television broadcasts and digital audiences.
- Manage music, subtitles, graphics, visual effects, and other production elements.
- Support audio production and serve as an audio engineer for video, radio, and web programming when required.
- Assist with field production for television broadcasts and social media content.
- Stay current with industry developments, editing software, and production technologies.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and contribute to effective solutions.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Secondary education diploma required.
- Specialized education or training in audiovisual arts, media production, broadcasting, or a related field is highly desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in digital video editing.
- Experience supporting live studio-based video productions.
- Experience working in a digital news or news-gathering environment is an advantage.
Required Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong video editing and digital production skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Calm, professional decision-making under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Collaborative approach and excellent teamwork skills.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and workflows.
- Ability to work independently while also responding effectively to supervision and direction.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic administrative and reporting skills.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting and moving equipment up to 12 kg (25 lbs).
Additional Skills (Desirable)
- Knowledge of video shooting and camera operations.
- Experience with social media video production workflows.
- Familiarity with newsroom and broadcast production systems.
Languages:
- English language (Working Knowledge).
- Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto language
- Understanding of the other broadcast region language, an advantage