Job Description
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:
1. Review scripts for accuracy, style, balance and conformity. Check source material and ensure scripts are ready for air.
2. 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.
3. Serve as a close advisor on editorial, grammar and news language issues.
4. Verify accuracy of all components of programs, including graphics and other on-air editorial elements.
5. Correctly format scripts and view video and graphics to ensure scripts and images are in sync.
6. Take a proactive and diplomatic role in many aspects of program preparation.
7. Collabo...