Wire Editor

About Pajhwok Afghan News

Job Summary

the Wire Editor is responsible for reading, filtering, reporting on and occasionally rewriting for Pajhwok publication stories about Afghanistan are appearing in the international media.
· Go through all Afghanistan-related stories published by foreign media and pick up the hot topics
· Seek a local angle to cover the stories, draw a coverage plan for every single story
· Update reporters and editors about the stories
· Conduct online research for reporters and editors upon request
· Translate English press releases and make Dari and Pashto stories
· Provide story ideas in the editors' morning meeting
· Contact government departments, embassies, NGOs for interview and information
· Produce about 5 stories a day -- most of the in the morning
· Alert the newsroom from breaking news and follow up the stories

Duties & Responsibilities

the Wire Editor is responsible for reading, filtering, reporting on and occasionally rewriting for Pajhwok publication stories about Afghanistan are appearing in the international media.
· Go through all Afghanistan-related stories published by foreign media and pick up the hot topics
· Seek a local angle to cover the stories, draw a coverage plan for every single story
· Update reporters and editors about the stories
· Conduct online research for reporters and editors upon request
· Translate English press releases and make Dari and Pashto stories
· Provide story ideas in the editors' morning meeting
· Contact government departments, embassies, NGOs for interview and information
· Produce about 5 stories a day -- most of the in the morning
· Alert the newsroom from breaking news and follow up the stories

Job Requirements

Journalism faculty graduate
Fluent in English, Dari and Pashto
Desired experience:
Working experience with foreign media organisations

Submission Guideline

This position is open to all interested Afghan nationals both male and female. Interested candidates should send their resumes along with the cover letter to:

Email: hr@pajhwok.com

Or they submit hard copies of their resumes and cover letter in sealed envelope clearly titled with name of the Position applied for to the following address:

House #130 and138, Street.8, Moy Mubarak Bus Stand, Taimani, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Please mention the post title and vacancy number in the subject line of your email.

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