What Jobs are available for Copy Editing in London?

Do you have a passion for the English language and the ability to comprehend new scientific concepts and ideas? Join the team of a prestigious publisher as a Scientific Copy-Editor! This hybrid role offers flexibility, with 1-2 days a week in their London office.

Details:

Salary: up to £30,000 DOE
Location: London (hybrid working possible)
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + 1 extra floating day
Cake days and other social events!

The Company:

Our client is a leading publisher in the biomedical sciences field and part of a renowned global publications group founded 25 years ago. They produce twelve high-quality journals and are an industry leader in disseminating international scientific communication. With offices in Europe and London, they publish research from global authors and organise topical conferences in many medical fields.

Responsibilities:

·Overseeing initial rounds of editing and copy-editing for scientific manuscripts
·Proofreading and fact-checking content, ensuring well-written, consistent, and factually correct articles
·Interfacing with authors and editors to achieve highest possible accuracy and quality of content
·Performing second-round edits and providing feedback to Scientific Editors
·Supporting the training of new team members

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal English skills and the ability to carry out both language and scientific editing tasks, coupled with strong organisational abilities to manage high-quality work while meeting deadlines.
Motivated, resourceful, and collaborative, you they will take pride in a job well done and enjoy working within and across teams.

This role will be responsible for overseeing the first rounds of editing and copy-editing of scientific manuscripts, which will include proofreading, fact-checking as well as interfacing with authors and editors. Candidates will need to be familiar with scientific terminology, therefore an academic background in life sciences is a must. You will ideally have some proofreading or copy-editing experience already, though training on this and on editorial and production processes will be provided.

Kickstart your career in scientific publishing with this fantastic opportunity!

Overview

International HR Manager @ CGTN | Global Talent Acquisition

Location: Beijing (position based in Beijing) and open to foreign passport holders. Full time, 12-month renewable contract.

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

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in editing and fact-checking
• An eye for detail and ability to produce spotless copy
• Ability to multitask and work as a team player
• BA degree or above

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

• Writing/Editing, Advertising, and Public Relations

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• Media Production
• Public Relations and Communications Services

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.