English Broadcast Journalism Mentor

We’re looking for an English Broadcast Journalism Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Timor-Leste.

• This assignment will help strengthen RTTL.EP's English-language news production and enhancing its capacity to engage international audiences, particularly within the ASEAN region.
• To be considered for this role, you'll need a degree in journalism, communications, media, English, or a related field, along with demonstrated experience in broadcast journalism, news writing, editing, or media production.
• As a volunteer, you will support capacity building by mentoring staff in English-language news writing, script editing, broadcast journalism practices, and spoken and written English communication skills.

About the partner organisation 

Radio e Televisão de Timor-Leste, Empresa Pública (RTTL.EP) is Timor-Leste's national public broadcaster, based in Dili, delivering radio and television services to audiences across the country.

RTTL.EP provides impartial, inclusive, and accessible news and public information through its radio and television networks. The organisation plays an important role in promoting democratic values, public dialogue, national unity, and Timorese language and culture while expanding its reach through digital transformation and modern broadcasting practices.

RTTL.EP is seeking a volunteer to strengthen the capacity of its English-language news team. While the organisation has made significant progress in developing its English news bulletin, there remains a need for specialised expertise in English-language broadcast journalism, news writing, editing, and mentoring. The volunteer will support staff to improve the quality of English news content and enhance RTTL.EP's ability to engage international audiences, particularly as Timor-Leste increases its engagement within the ASEAN region.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.