2 Copy Editing jobs in the United Kingdom
Copy Editor for New Media
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*This position is based in Beijing and only open to foreign passport holders*
Copy Editor for New Media
Location: Beijing, China
Full time, 12-month renewable contract
ABOUT THE JOB
CGTN Digital is seeking an experienced copy editor to join its growing team of dedicated, passionate journalists in Beijing. The ideal candidate will have experience working accurately and meticulously, in a fast-paced news environment. They will be positive, energetic and totally committed to the highest journalistic standards. They will also have the ability to read and edit scripts critically; make edits consistent with CGTN's tone, accuracy, and brevity; and spot spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax mistakes consistently.
● Edit news content for various online platforms
● Work collaboratively with other journalists
● Have an interest in international and Chinese news
Minimum Qualifications:
● At least 3 years of relevant experience in editing and fact-checking
● Native-level English speaker
● An eye for detail and ability to produce spotless copy
● Ability to multitask and work as a team player
● BA degree or above
Copy Editor for General News
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Copy Editor for General News,CGTN
Location : Beijing, China
Position Type: Full Time
Contract Length: 12-Month renewable contract
About the job
The ideal candidate has a solid background in journalism or editing. He or she will be joining CGTN at a time of major expansion. Successful candidates need to be experienced at handling breaking news. Candidates should have a high tolerance for ambiguity and be independent to thrive in a country where they likely don’t speak the language. Preferred candidates have previously lived and worked abroad.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review scripts for accuracy, style, balance and conformity. Check source material and ensure scripts are ready for air.
- Edit copy to ensure scripts are easy to understand, interesting, creative and compelling. Work toward conversational anchor copy that is accurate and up-to-date.
- Serve as a close advisor on editorial, grammar and news language issues.
- Verify accuracy of all components of programs, including graphics and other on-air editorial elements.
- Correctly format scripts and view video and graphics to ensure scripts and images are in sync.
- Take a proactive and diplomatic role in many aspects of program preparation.
- Collaborate with other team members in order to help determine most creative and editorially accurate solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree
- 5+ years of experience with strong editing skills which includes accuracy, balance, language and style.
- Native English speaker.
- Proven accomplished writer who thinks in visuals.
- Flexibility to adapt during breaking news, and an ability to adapt to program or anchor style and rewrite when necessary.
- Must be able to produce quality work in a fast-paced and demanding live / 24-hour news environment.
- Previous experience working overseas preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of current events, geopolitics and international relations, especially China and APAC countries.
- Must be able to work irregular hours and work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.
- Proficiency with desk-top editing software a plus.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to with “Copy Editor” in the subject line.
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