Ukraine, Russia & CIS Reporter for a period of one year renewable

THE JOB

• Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency is looking for an English-speaking reporter and editor to be based in our regional hub in Warsaw to report on Ukraine, Russia + the other CIS countries. Candidates must speak Russian, be able to write bright and engaging copy in English and have previous journalistic experience and knowledge of the region.
• You will be expected to cover breaking and spot news from across the region within a network that includes AFP’s Kyiv and Moscow Bureaus and regional hubs in the Caucasus and Central Asia. You will also be expected to work on enterprise stories in conjunction with our teams on the ground. There will be reporting opportunities in Ukraine or Russia and a possibility of re-locating to either of those countries in future.
• The role may require long working days, dictated by the news agenda, and will include working some weekends and public holidays.
• You should have a keen eye for the visual aspect of coverage and coordinate with the photo, video and graphics departments.
• In an ever-changing media environment, the nature of the job could evolve in line with coverage demands and the requirements of an increasingly diverse client base.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent English writing skills
• Good knowledge of Russian
• Team player
• French and/or Ukrainian language skills are a plus

APPLICATIONS

Please send a resume and cover letter to: recruit.warsaw@afp.com

AFP is committed to equal opportunities and greater diversity within its teams. We therefore encourage all applications in order to preserve the wealth of profiles, cultures and languages that constitute the strength of our network.