Today's Jobs for Asian Writers - October 12, 2010

12 October 2010
Today's Jobs for Asian Writers - October 12, 2010
Freelance Translator Korean

Booking.com is currently looking for freelance translators, who can translate hotel texts from English into Korean for our website. Required Skills: Proof of independent self-employment and/or all required tax documentation; Experience with Translation Memory Systems; Minimum translation of 10 000 words per week; Internet access; Willingness to take a translation test; Reliable, independent and detail-oriented; Experience with translating texts from English into Korean. What we offer: Administrative support; Compensation of € 0.04 per word. Examples of hotel texts can be found on our website www.booking.com.

Creative Writing Assistant Wanted (Great Job For Students), Shanghai

I'm an consultant for the e-commerce industry and I need someone who can help me write 2-3 high quality, well-researched articles (400-700 words) per week for online publication. Topics can include anything related to design, interior decorating, or furniture. Hours are flexible, you can work from home, but I need someone who is consistent and dedicated to quality. This is a great job for students or anyone looking to pursue writing as a career. Could turn into full-time work in the future. Requirements: Native English speaker, Must have computer, cell phone and internet access, Previous experience writing/blogging a huge plus, Living in Shanghai. Compensation: Pay per article. If you're interested in this position, please tell me a little bit about yourself and send some writing samples (if you have any).

Urgently Wanted: Senior Reporter in Bangalore

Urgently Wanted for Senior Reporter should be Graduate and Post Graduate in English journalism with 3 to 5 years of experience in trade business sector publications. Excellent remuneration and growth opportunities assured.

English Language Training Instructor - Saudi Arabia

Reports to the ELT OIC and functions as an English Language Training Instructor under the direct supervision of the RSAF. Determines training requirements; develops and conducts basic and advanced training courses in accordance with RSAF directives. Plans and conducts OJT in accordance with RSAF directives. Performs other related duties as directed. Individual shall possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree (BA, BEd, BS) with a major in English, linguistics or another modern language. The course of study must include teaching methodology and practice in classroom teaching. If the degree is in another field, the applicant must possess a TEFL/TESL certificate acquired within the past six (6) years from a recognized TEFL/TESL teacher-training institution. NOTE: If the degree or certificate is not recent, documentation must show that the principal occupation, during the large part of the past five (5) years, has been in the TESL/TEFL field. Must possess knowledge of training techniques, methods of instruction, English curriculum development, use of training aids, Computer Based Training (CBT) Systems, and training support systems/procedures. Shall have at least three (3) years experience in teaching English to speakers of another language, with most current experience not more than two (2) years prior to the date of hire. Experience teaching Arab students in the Middle East, especially in a military environment, is highly desirable.

Part-time Reporter at Chennai

WANTED A (MALE/FEMALE) PARTIME REPORTER FOR OUR NEWS BASED TV Program. (Pref... FOR Journalism STUDENTS). GOOD TAMIL Pronunciation IS ESSENTIAL, WORK ONLY SUNDAYS AND OTHER HOLIDAYS, CONTACT Immediately Candidates Only from Chennai: theindianews@gmail.com, or dial 9962457123.
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