Job Opening: Copy Editor for China Daily

09 March 2012
Job Opening: Copy Editor for China Daily
The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language copy editors and senior copy editors to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, free accommodations with utilities paid, medical coverage, 22 days of paid leave and an annual return ticket to the country of residence.

SENIOR BUSINESS EDITOR

You will assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them.

You should be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively, be able to rewrite totally if needed and mentor less experienced staff.

Ideally, you are working, or have worked, in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership entails.

You should be familiar with computer programs used in the industry.

BUSINESS COPY EDITORS

You will work on shifts on the business copy desk (generally, 2-10 pm) and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print.

You have to edit or rewrite copy and write snappy headlines and captions.

We ask that you have two years of editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: job@chinadaily.com.cn

For submissions: job@chinadaily.com.cn

Website: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/
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