Senior Producer, Tibetan Desk, DC

Radio Free Asia•Washington DC, WA

1d•$79,200 - $98,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Producer oversees the Tibetan Desk’s multimedia output, from quality oversight of daily audiovisual news production to leading complex, cross-platform investigative reporting and feature projects. Under the Editor in Charge, the role establishes production workflows and quality standards for publishing materials across the website, social media, broadcast audio, audiovisual podcasts, and live streaming. This is the Tibetan Desk’s highest-level individual-contributor role in multimedia production. The Senior Producer serves as its internal authority on digital production and guides the daily work and professional development of junior Producer staff, without formal personnel management authority. The position is full-time, exempt, and based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule and some flexibility in working hours to accommodate international time zones. Applicants must already have work authorization, as the company does not sponsor work authorization. Applications should include a cover letter and work portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Film, Communications, Journalism, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 7 years of progressive professional multimedia production experience, including a record of leading complex cross-platform news productions in a senior or lead production role.
Experience establishing, documenting, and managing end-to-end multimedia production workflows in a newsroom or broadcast environment.
Expert proficiency in camera systems, professional lighting design, broadcast audio, and post-production workflows, including technical authority on complex studio and on-location productions.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, and mastery of post-production from rough cut to final platform-specific deliverable.
Deep knowledge of broadcast audio workflows, including multitrack recording, mixing, mastering, and final deliverable submission across broadcast and digital platforms.
Experience leading complex productions, including cross-departmental investigative features, large-scale news programs, and live or near-live streaming productions.
Ability to manage a high-volume publishing workflow under tight deadlines.
Ability to set, enforce, and continuously improve technical and editorial standards across website, social media, broadcast, and podcast outputs, and coach production staff to meet them.
Experience building and managing a roster of freelance photographers, videographers, and multimedia production partners; establishing collaboration standards; and commissioning high-specification projects.
Ability to monitor digital and audiovisual media trends and translate insights into actionable production strategy recommendations for senior editorial leadership.
Experience evaluating, piloting, and implementing production tools, formats, and platforms in a newsroom or broadcast environment.
Record of mentoring and developing junior and mid-level producers through technical guidance, production feedback, and career development support.
Professional written and verbal communication skills in Tibetan and English.
Existing work authorization is required; the company does not sponsor work authorization.
Applicants must include a cover letter and work portfolio.

Nice To Haves

Extensive hands-on experience in broadcast control room operations in live or near-live environments, including production console operation, integrated graphics systems, and broadcast automation systems.
Experience as a senior technical camera operator or producer in broadcast television or a major digital news organization.
Familiarity with shortwave and digital broadcast transmission standards and workflows.
Experience working in an international, public, or diaspora media environment.
Externally recognized production work, such as awards, peer citations, or invitations to speak at industry or journalism forums.
Substantive knowledge of Tibet and its diaspora communities, including their political landscape, geopolitical dynamics, and religious and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the Tibetan Desk’s multimedia production workflows under the direction of the Editor in Charge.
Ensure technical and editorial quality across website news packages, social media video, broadcast audio, and audiovisual podcasts.
Evaluate and recommend new production tools, formats, and platforms; lead pilots and implementation.
Establish freelance collaboration standards and a core freelancer roster; commission large-scale or high-specification projects and provide a framework for daily freelancer coordination.
Lead complex audiovisual productions, including cross-departmental, multi-cycle investigative reporting and large-scale features.
Serve as the highest technical authority for complex studio and on-location productions, including multi-camera setups, studio builds, and challenging locations.
Design studio lighting schemes, including fixture types, wattage, rigging methods, and control systems.
Design the technical architecture for live streaming and make final technical decisions to ensure broadcast-quality live coverage and programs.
Oversee broadcast audio workflows, including multitrack recording, mixing, mastering, and final deliverable submission.
Oversee the quality of daily Tibetan Desk audiovisual output and ensure Producer deliverables meet RFA editorial and technical standards.
Review and give final approval before major production deliverables are published.
Oversee complex post-production, including advanced color grading, image processing, and motion graphics.
Track audiovisual and digital media developments and recommend multimedia production strategies to the Editor in Charge.
Support the Editor in Charge in planning the Tibetan Desk’s long-term multimedia development.
Mentor junior Producer staff through structured feedback on production techniques, platform strategy, script development, and career growth.
Prepare Producer designates to understand Senior Producer-level responsibilities and decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.