Evaluation Manager

Our mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where free press is threatened, and disinformation is pervasive. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reports the facts, undaunted by pressure.

Are you a journalist or a communication specialist looking to take your experience to the next level? Are you skilled in the English language enough to provide expertise on topics related current affairs? Do you also have a broad knowledge of political, economic, and social situations in RFE/RL broadcast areas? https://www.rferl.org/  This role may be a perfect fit for you!

We are hiring an Evaluation Manager to join our Program Review team. Responsibilities include moderation of content evaluation panels, drafting comprehensive reports, and delivering the findings to services and company leadership as well as ensuring the high quality of the program review process throughout the year.

This role offers an opportunity to make significant impact by sharing best content practices with RFE/RL language services and assisting with training and staff development.

Why join RFE/RL?

• Impactful work: Contribute to a mission that matters on a global scale.

• Opportunity to work in a highly diverse international and multilingual work environment (60+ nationalities).

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to include a Multisport card, 13 sick days, 5 weeks’ vacation, public transport contribution, supplementary pension insurance, life insurance, in-house language courses, professional training, meal allowance and more.

• Modern, comfortable state-of-the-art work environment with convenient access to various public transit options near the Želivského metro station in Prague.

• Possibility of a hybrid work schedule that allows for a mix of remote work and in-office presence (after the completion of probationary period).

• Work with a professional team in a collaborative environment.

• Opportunities for learning, development and professional growth.

What does the role entail?

• Maintaining a complex schedule for program review translation and preparation of English-language transcripts of selected segments of RFE/RL broadcasts for program evaluation as required by the Government Performance and Requirements Act (GPRA) process of the U.S. Government and USAGM;

• Coordinating selection of programming;

• Managing and moderating in-house evaluation review panels and preparing content evaluations based upon findings of the panel;

• Monitoring program content and alerting RFE/RL management to items that seem contrary to RFE/RL's policy of providing fair and objective information;

• Managing and supervising editing of program review and other translations for factual content, accuracy, grammar, spelling, and other potential errors in cooperation with translators and/or the relevant broadcast service; editing translations;

• Commissioning external translation of materials for ad hoc and regular reviews; arranging ad hoc emergency translations and overseeing payment for them;

• Cooperating on audience research inputs into the Program Review process;

• Coaching, training, mentoring and providing advice/guidance to language services.

The successful candidate is expected to have:

1. 7+ years of experience in journalism, content evaluation, media analysis, or a related field.

2. Proficiency in English language, written and spoken; knowledge of an RFE/RL broadcast language is desirable.

3. Master’s degree in journalism, communications, international relations, or related field.

4. Competency, good knowledge and proven abilities across various platforms and media.

5. Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

6. Ability to:

• explain and distill complex detailed information

• work effectively with people from widely different cultural backgrounds

• provide subject matter expertise in English

Ready to make a difference? Apply Now!

Only CVs with cover letters in English will be accepted.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Informing the world, empowering people.

This is a local recruitment open to applicants with the legal right to work in the Czech Republic.

To learn more about us please refer to our web pages: https://about.rferl.org/

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RFE/RL is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.