The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine’s biggest English language publication is looking to fill a news editor position.

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence, in partnership with a media consultancy company Jnomics. Today it’s a team of around 40 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• Writing quick news updates and news stories in English for the website;
• Converting them into updates for social media channels;
• Working in shifts to keep the website’s news feed up to date.

Requirements:

• English language proficiency (C1 or native speaker);
• Closely following the Ukrainian news agenda, its main newsmakers, as well as the international agenda in relation to Ukraine;
• Command of Ukrainian language (enough to read and understand news updates, as well as understand a statement delivered in a video/audio form);
• Journalistic experience would be considered an advantage;
• Ability to focus fully on work during your shifts;
• Devotion to the values of independent journalism;
• Being based in Kyiv would be considered an advantage.

We offer:

• Market-level pay;
• Work in scheduled shifts;
• A young and highly motivated team;
• Mentoring and possibilities for professional development.

Candidates with relevant skills and experience will be invited for an interview.