POSITION: News Assistant
START DATE: November 1, 2016
JOB SUMMARY
Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Hanoi is looking for a dynamic Vietnamese news assistant who can shoot and edit video and also help write daily news reports and feature stories in English. The candidate will work with a strong editorial team in Hanoi, which includes a foreign bureau chief, a text correspondent and photographer. The AFP team also comprises an office manager and a sales representative.
ABOUT THE ROLE
-The candidate, who will speak and write English fluently, will have a flair for shooting and editing and will also be comfortable writing text stories in English as part of a multimedia team in Hanoi.
-The candidate will be a highly-motivated self-starter who fizzes with ideas for original feature stories and is able to tell the story of Vietnam and its people to the outside world in a vibrant and imaginative way. (S)he should have a solid network of contacts and be resourceful about getting the job done, even when facing obstacles.
-The candidate should have a crisp news judgment, with a good understanding of stories that appeal to AFP’s regional and international audience.
-The candidate should be able to report on all aspects of Vietnam’s rapidly changing society, from politics, to sports and sports culture, to economics, environment, health, science, technology, lifestyle and entertainment.
-The candidate should be eager to be a member of our team in Hanoi, be prepared to scramble to cover stories at any time of day and be ready to carry out reporting assignments within Vietnam.
REQUIREMENTS
- Two years of relevant professional experience
- Fluent in English (speaking and writing) and Vietnamese, with French a plus
- Strong video shooting and editing skills
- Strong news writing skills and a sharp news sense
- Imaginative eye for an evocative multimedia feature
- Willing to work anti-social hours, including weekends
- Strong interest in social media
Interested candidates should send an application in English to VietnamWorks.
Please include a CV, cover letter, some work samples and a copy of your degree. As we anticipate a large number of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted by AFP.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your CV cover letter, some work samples and a copy of your degree (in English) to email address: jobs.for.ngo.hanoi@gmail.com, Title: AFP_New Assistant_Candidate’s full name
Deadline: 29/9/2016
Any question please contact Ms. Tram: 043.8265118