We are seeking a journalist to work as part of the team monitoring Russian media based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

You will have excellent Russian and a proven journalistic record of writing news reports and analytical pieces in English.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Identifying news and key insights from Russian broadcast, print, online, and social media
Writing engaging reports in English in a range of formats – alerts, briefings, analyses, and explainers
Using a variety of tools and techniques to mine the media for information and story ideas, identify emerging trends and narratives, and contribute to advance planning for coverage of key events
Working within a shift pattern, which may need to be adjusted in response to major developing events

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent monitoring, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to deliver output that maintains the highest journalistic standards and is consistent with BBC's editorial guidelines
A good grasp of BBC Monitoring's editorial priorities and customer groups, and the ability to identify stories that matter to them
Excellent knowledge of Russian and a proven ability to translate content from Russian-language broadcast and social media into idiomatic written English quickly and accurately
Demonstrable journalistic experience in writing and sub-editing news reports and insight pieces in English
A thorough understanding of Russia's domestic politics, foreign policy priorities, and tactics, as well as the media scene in the country and its outlets targeting audiences abroad
Good data research and analysis skills
Excellent team-working and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

In return, you will benefit from:

Fair pay and flexible benefits specific to your location and contract type
Excellent career and professional development opportunities
Support in your working life
A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do

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