Job Vacancy: Copy Editor for The Global Times (China)

09 October 2012
Job Vacancy: Copy Editor for The Global Times (China)
China’s leading English-language daily newspaper, the Global Times, is seeking experienced, enthusiastic and driven Copy Editor to join its growing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
  • Rewriting or copy-editing stories written by reporters;
  • Writing dynamic headlines, reading proofs and contributing ideas in story selection;
  • Other writing assignments may be required;
  • Candidates are expected to work a flexible schedule.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES SHOULD:
  • Be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively; be able to rewrite totally if needed and to mentor junior staff;
  • Ideally be working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership entails;
  • Have good news judgment and be able to work on shifts for different pages, sometimes under deadline;
  • Have had at least two years' editing experience working on editing news pages;
  • Have a Bachelor's degree or above in journalism or other related fields.
Send your curriculum vitae and cover letter by e-mail.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: zhaopinbianji@globaltimes.com.cn

Website: http://www.globaltimes.cn/
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