Copy Editors - London, United Kingdom - CGTN

Description

Copy Editor for TV General News,CGTN Location: Beijing, China

Position Type:
Full Time

Contract Length: 12 Months renewable contractJob Summary Copy Editor is a close advisor on editorial, grammar and news language issues.

This position must collaborate with directors, producers, and others to safeguard the reputation of all written content.

DescriptionSuccessful Copy Editor candidates will build and refine compelling English-language content that is suitable for a broadcast TV news environment.

Copy Editors assist editorial leaders in maintaining the creative vision and integrity of CGTN and strong inter-personal skills are required to bridge multiple stakeholders and produce excellent content.

The position demands high quality, creativity, and consistency while working on multiple tasks simultaneously.

The right candidate has a strong grasp of international affairs and is informed on international news, has deep interest in China and other APAC countries and wants to contribute to the growth and success of CGTN.Edit copy to ensure scripts are easy to understand, interesting, creative and compelling.

Correctly format scripts and view video and graphics to ensure scripts and images are in sync.
Collaborate with other team members in order to help determine most creative and editorially accurate solutions.
Qualifications English as a first language speaker with a valid passport.
At least 2 years of related experience with strong editing skills which includes accuracy, balance, language and style.
Candidates must be able to produce quality work quickly.
Flexibility to adapt during breaking news, ability to adapt to program or anchor style and rewrite when necessary.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding live/24-hour news environment.
Must be able to work irregular hours and work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.