Job Description
COPY EDITOR:
Our client is a well-known Chinese media group. We are seeking experienced Copy Editor for our client to join the news production team at their global headquarters in Beijing.
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.
Requirements
Preferred Experience:
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.
Benefits
You can find more opportunities via: www.chinajob.com
Categories
Broadcast Media, Media Production, Online Media
Functions
Writing/Editing
Skills
Content Editor, Copy Editing, Editing Newsletters, Newsletter Editing
Language
Requirements
English
Education Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Visa Support
Yes
Only Candidates from this countries can apply:
Worldwide
Date Posted: 2021-04-06
Date Modified: 2021-04-06