Vacancy: Copywriter/ Journalist for CangYou.com Malaysia

11 December 2010
Vacancy: Copywriter/ Journalist for CangYou.com Malaysia
Deadline: 5 January 2011

ChangYou.com (NASDAQ: CYOU) is one of the leading video game publisher in China which has become an independent operating company since Dec. 2007. ChangYou.com has begun to operate Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPG) as the online gaming business unit of SOHU.com (NASDAQ: SOHU) since 2003. In April 2009 ChangYou.com has successfully conducted an initial public offering on NASDAQ Global Select Market. We have developed and operated TLBB which is one of the most popular MMORPGs in China which has exceeded 50 million global users. The Peak Concurrent Users (PCU) of TLBB has reached up to 875,000. In 2008, the revenue of ChangYou.com was over 200 million dollars. By collecting feedback from our game players and issuing timely game updates and expansion packs, we continue to capture additional users while driving revenue growth. In Aug. 2009 ChangYou.com established the Malaysia subsidiary in Kuala Lumpur. We hope we can come together to share the experience and pleasantly surprises of letting the Malaysia players enjoy the splendid games of ChangYou.com. Our success in Asia is expected to be repeated across Malaysia and we would like you to become a part of it.

Marketing Executive-Copywriter/Journalist (Kuala Lumpur)

Responsibilities:

* Responsible in creative writing and translating game contents, information and descriptions.
* Responsible for research, write, translate and update content for marketing materials such as website, magazines, news, PR articles, forum, blog and any other social networks.
* To maintain close relationship and build strong communication bridge with all players.
* To maintain game or product image at all time.
* Responsible for preparing weekly report based on players’ feedbacks, comments, enquiries, suggestions, etc.
* Having strong awareness to industry dynamics and constantly updated players on all promotional activities, new launches, new features of the game, etc.

Requirements:

* Possess at least a Diploma or Degree in Business Studies, Journalism, PR, Mass Communications, Advertising or any related field with 1 - 2 years of working experience.
* Having strong and creative writing, translation and communication skills.
* Experienced in Online Gaming Industry is an added advantage.
* Experienced writing in forums, blogs, websites and other social networks.
* Able to work under pressure, independently and meeting tight deadlines.
* Good oral and written communication skill in Chinese and English is a MUST.
* Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Journalist/Editor or equivalent.
* 2 Full-Time positions available.

An attractive remuneration package that commensurate with qualification and experiences will be offered to the successful candidate. Interested applicants are invited to apply online, write or email your resume detailing experience and qualifications, as well as current and expected salary to:

CHANGYOUMY SDN BHD
Suite 3A.06 & 3A.08, Level 3A,
The Gardens South Tower,
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Email: job@my.changyou.com

More information here.
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