Radio Free Asia Seeks Lao-Speaking Digital Content Producer in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Radio Free Asia (RFA) is seeking a skilled and motivated Digital Content Producer I to join its Lao Service in Washington, D.C. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to create engaging multimedia content that reaches a diverse audience in Laos and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling and a strong understanding of digital media. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and producing news articles, feature programs, and videos for RFA Lao’s website and app; translating stories into compelling video scripts; and managing audience-facing content.

Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality multimedia content, including news articles, feature programs, and videos.
• Ensure the timely and accurate publication of content across RFA Lao’s digital platforms.
• Track and analyze website traffic to identify trends and improve performance.
• Translate written content into engaging video scripts, incorporating diverse visual elements.
• Conduct research and gather information from various sources to support story development.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and senior editorial staff.
• Manage audience-facing content, such as the RFA Lao homepage.
• Generate original stories that resonate with the Lao population, reflecting their cultural and socio-economic diversity.
• Contribute to multimedia projects, from ideation to production, using creative skills and new technologies.
• Utilize production equipment to capture high-quality video footage.
• Edit videos using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, multimedia studies, or a related field.
• At least one year of full-time experience in journalism or media production preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with content management systems (CMS).
• Proficiency in video editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other graphics software.¹
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of current political, economic, and social conditions in Laos and the region.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in evaluating and presenting news.
• Experience managing social media platforms for news or media outlets.
• Native or near-native fluency in Lao and working proficiency in English.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of their work. In your cover letter, please highlight your experience in digital content production, your knowledge of Laos, and your motivation for working at RFA. To view moe open positions kindly visit Radio Free Asia (RFA) Career Page.

Salary and Benefits:

RFA offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $67,000-$75,000 per year.

About RFA:

Radio Free Asia is a private, nonprofit, multimedia news organization dedicated to providing accurate and timely news and information to audiences in Asia who lack access to free media. RFA broadcasts in nine languages to six countries: China, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, North Korea, and Vietnam.

RFA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at its organization.

Please note: This is a revised version of the job posting, focusing on clarity and professionalism for a wider audience. Some details from the original posting have been condensed for brevity.