Graphic Designer, Mandarin Service

Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a private, Washington, DC-based, nonprofit corporation that provides accurate and timely news and information to Asian countries whose governments prohibit access to a free press. Delivered in nine Asian languages in addition to English, our journalism extends beyond radio to include web, video, mobile and e-books.Radio Free Asia is seeking a dynamic and motivated professionals skilled in Graphic Design to join its team and help it fulfill its mission by producing creative, polished, and engaging visual materials.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Processing and editing news photos for website and social media
  • Designing cover illustrations for feature articles
  • Designing thumbnail photos or GIFs for video reports
  • Independently pitching graphic or infographic news report ideas
  • Working with editors to produce graphic and infographic reports
  • Handling other graphic design work as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
  • Superb skills in graphic design and illustration;
  • Ability to summarize a story with compelling graphic work
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Knowledge in HTML and web design preferred
  • Motion graphic design skills preferred
  • Ability to work well in a team setting
  • Ability to handle deadlines
  • Fluency in written and verbal Mandarin; proficiency in written and verbal English.

RFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
RFA encourages all qualified individuals to apply. If hired, the candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US as an employee of RFA. RFA reserves the right to reconsider or withdraw any offer of employment to any candidate whose authorization to work in the US as an employee of RFA, or extension of such authorization, would require RFA to file or support a petition or related documentation.

How to Apply
Send résumé with cover letter (making reference to the position of "Mandarin Graphic Designer") via email to rfajobs@rfa.org.

Posting Date: 6/30/20