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 excellent copy in English and have 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. Reporters 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. All our journalists contribute to AFP’s newsgathering process in all formats, working for the common goal of producing high-quality multimedia journalism.

You must closely monitor social media and strictly adhere to AFP’s guidelines on social media activity. They will also contribute to the fight against misinformation by helping factcheckers in the network and will receive training in various methods of online verification, now indispensable for all journalism.

You must be ready to work a wide range of hours, including early mornings and late nights, as well as weekends.

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

Experience in journalism

Excellent English writing skills

Fluent Russian

Team player

French and/or Ukrainian language skills are a plus

APPLICATION

If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

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.