Copy Editor for General News,CGTN
Location: Beijing, China
Position Type: Full Time
Contract Length: 12-Month renewable contract
About the job
The ideal candidate has a solid background in journalism or editing. He or she will be joining CGTN at a time of major expansion. Successful candidates need to be experienced at handling breaking news. Candidates should have a high tolerance for ambiguity and be independent to thrive in a country where they likely don’t speak the language. Preferred candidates have previously lived and worked abroad.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review scripts for accuracy, style, balance and conformity. Check source material and ensure scripts are ready for air.
* Edit copy to ensure scripts are easy to understand, interesting, creative and compelling. Work toward conversational anchor copy that is accurate and up-to-date.
* Serve as a close advisor on editorial, grammar and news language issues.
* Verify accuracy of all components of programs, including graphics and other on-air editorial elements.
* Correctly format scripts and view video and graphics to ensure scripts and images are in sync.
* Take a proactive and diplomatic role in many aspects of program preparation.
* Collaborate with other team members in order to help determine most creative and editorially accurate solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree
* 5+ years of experience with strong editing skills which includes accuracy, balance, language and style.
* Native English speaker.
* Proven accomplished writer who thinks in visuals.
* Flexibility to adapt during breaking news, and an ability to adapt to program or anchor style and rewrite when necessary.
* Must be able to produce quality work in a fast-paced and demanding live / 24-hour news environment.
* Previous experience working overseas preferred.
* Extensive knowledge of current events, geopolitics and international relations, especially China and APAC countries.
* Must be able to work irregular hours and work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.
* Proficiency with desk-top editing software a plus.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to sihan.hou@cgtn.com with “Copy Editor” in the subject line.