Beijing-based Global Times Seeks Part-time Writers (US$117 per Article)

26 August 2010
Beijing-based Global Times Seeks Part-time Writers (US$117 per Article)

Position: Part-time Writer
Location: Beijing, China
Seeking applicants from: China
Salary: 800 Yuan for 1,000 words
Converted US$ Rate*: $117 for 1,000 words
*based on coinmill.com rates at the time of posting
Deadline: open
Company name: Global Times
Contact: lifeoutthere@126.com

Global Times is a newly founded English newspaper, based in Beijing. It is a 40-page newspaper published Monday through Friday. The editorial department is responsible for Page 8, 9, 10 and 11. And they would like you to contribute to Page 9, Forum, and Page 11, Viewpoint.

In Viewpoint, they expect articles on International relations and comments on recent news events. Article related to your specialty is also welcomed. In Forum, they would like to have articles that appeal to Chinese readers, such as the article like "Chinese way of doing business too often ‘Safety Last'" and "Hongkongers still torn between two identities".  

Articles are best around 700 words. They offer 800yuan for every 1000 words (the edited version which goes on the paper) in Global Times. Payment would be settled up monthly. To read more about Global Times, please go to www.globaltimes.cn.

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