Deadline May 20 | Job Opening: English Editor for The Ministry of Strategy and Finance (Korea)

13 May 2012
Deadline May 20 | Job Opening: English Editor for The Ministry of Strategy and Finance (Korea)
Deadline: 20 May 2012

Location: Gwacheon, Korea

Working Hours: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (Mon.-Fri

Starting Date: ASAP

Period of Contract: - Dec.31 (extension possible)

The Ministry of Strategy and Finance is seeking an experienced English editor for its International Media Relations team. Candidates for the position should have the following qualifications:
  • Fluency in both Korean and English (native fluency in English required)
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an English-speaking country and two years of experience in editing (non-Korean citizens)
  • Minimum of Master's degree in interpretation/translation, or Bachelor's degree from an English-speaking country and two years of experience in editing (Korean citizens)
  • Basic knowledge on economics, management, law and international cooperation
  • Familiarity with operation of Korean-language computer systems

The editor's responsibilities will include translation and/or editing of press releases, speeches and publications, as well as production and management of content for the ministry's English-language website.

Candidates should send a cover letter and resume (in Word format) to laurenkang@mosf.go.kr for initial consideration. Those who pass the first round of screening will be invited to take a translation test (Korean to English and English to Korean). Interviews are to be conducted later.

Application period: March 12-20, 2012

Location: Gwacheon

Compensation: 30-34 million won

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: laurenkang@mosf.go.kr

Website: http://www.mosf.go.kr/
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