Newsroom assistant

The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s biggest English language publication, is looking to fill a newsroom assistant position.

Responsibilities:

• Transcribing interviews in Ukrainian, English and Russian languages;
• Providing logistical and admin support to editorial team members:
  • handling accreditation procedures;
  • booking accommodations and transportation for work travels;
  • finding and booking relevant premises or locations for shooting;
  • handling equipment rent and purchase.
• Providing other operational admin support to editorial team members.

Requirements:

• Strong command of English language (upper intermediate or advanced);
• Native or fluent in Ukrainian;
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders;
• Ability to work under pressure, on tight deadlines;
• Acceptance of the values of the Kyiv Independent;
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

We offer:

• market level compensation; 
• busy, but flexible work schedule;
• a young, international and highly motivated team;
• ability to work remotely upon agreement;
• work with foreign companies, world opinion leaders.

Please submit your CV and a motivation letter to jobs.kyivindependent@gmail.com and state the name of the vacancy “Newsroom assistant” in the title of the email.