Multiplatform Journalist – Mandarin Desk (Taipei)

About the role

Radio Free Asia is seeking a Multiplatform Journalist for its Mandarin Desk in Taipei. The journalist will produce accurate, balanced news across web, broadcast and social platforms, reaching audiences in regions where free press is limited.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full workflow of daily and breaking news stories, including research, source cultivation, interviewing, writing, recording and filing.
• Cover political, social, military, technological and economic developments relevant to the Mandarin service and regional geopolitics.
• Conduct independent verification using online sources, licensed databases and primary news references.
• Write web news articles, adapt them into broadcast scripts, video scripts and social media copy.
• Record and edit clear audio narration for broadcasts, meeting editorial deadlines.
• Source and select licensed news images or audiovisual material, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute story ideas and expand a network of contacts and subject‑matter experts.

Required profile

• Ability to independently manage the end‑to‑end news production process.
• Strong editorial judgment for story angle, source selection and presentation.
• Proactive in building and maintaining a network of reliable sources.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multilingual newsroom environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with digital audio editing tools such as Audacity or equivalent.
• Experience recording clear audio narration for broadcast.
• Ability to source and license news images from platforms like AP Images, Reuters Connect or Getty Images.