Digital Content Producer, Khmer Service

Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a private, Washington, DC-based, nonprofit corporation that provides accurate and timely news and information to Asian countries whose governments prohibit access to a free press.

RFA’s Khmer Service is currently seeking a skilled video professional who will be able to plan and execute the entire cycle of video production, creating compelling and engaging multimedia content that will help to broadcast and fill its mission to the wider public. This is a full-time position and is to be based in our Washington, DC, office.

Responsibilities Include

• Planning and execute the entire cycle of video projects, from story development, research, proposal to production and final editing.
• Translating news stories into video scripts that may include a variety of visual elements, such as reporter stand-ups, B-rolls, interviews, and other relevant footage.
• Using production equipment – digital cameras, DSLRs, audio recorders, microphones, lights, and more to perform a range of tasks related to video production, including lighting set up, camera set up, interview shooting, B-roll shooting and on-camera capability.
• Editing video at level consistent with an understanding of professional video editing concepts, with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• Creating the final cuts drawing upon all available visual and audio means, delivering clean, clear, and creative final product packages,including final videos, promotional videos and short descriptions, finalized scripts for web, as well as thumbnails in different formats tailored for different platforms and user groups.
• Posting final videos to appropriate digital platforms, monitoring its viewership and feedback.
• Ensuring all video content is accurate and error-free and is consistent with RFA’s style.
• Consistently exploring and experimenting with new trends and approaches to video storytelling.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, film, multimedia design or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in broadcasting or media organization, holding a similar position
• Demonstrated proficiency in video editing and ability to using Adobe Premier and After Effects. Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Premier and After Effects and other graphics software (Canva). Experience with Microsoft FrontLook, ENPS and audio software preferred.
• Effective copywriting skills, experience with visual storytelling, and able to select visuals that most effectively tells news stories
• Production knowledge – filming with DSLRs, setting up audio and lighting
• Familiar with social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, and using social media analytics to drive video content creation
• Knowledge and understanding of current political, economic and social conditions in Cambodia and surrounding countries.
• Awareness of cultural nuances and sensitivities related to the Khmer audience.
• Fluency in Khmer, and working proficiency in English.

RFA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. RFA encourages all qualified individuals to apply. If hired for a U.S-based position, the candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US as an employee of RFA. RFA reserves the right to reconsider or withdraw any offer of employment to any candidate whose authorization to work in the US as an employee of RFA, or extension of such authorization, would require RFA to file or support a petition or related documentation.

How to apply: Send resume, cover letter and portfolio referencing “Digital Content Producer, Khmer Service” in the subject line via e-mail to [email protected]

Posting Date: 8/8/2023

Vacancy: 2

Job Band: DCP I

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