December 2007 Archives
Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global PR firms, seeks qualified candidates for the position of English editor in its Beijing office. The primary responsibilities of the editor will include editing and drafting English-language documents including press materials, media reports, speeches, plans and proposals and other materials. In addition, candidates will be required to conduct background research and engage in other elements of client campaigns.
Requirements:
- University degree in a related field, preferably PR, communication, journalism, marketing or business administration
- Native-level English speaking and writing ability
- Well-organized and self-motivated with strong time management skills and attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office and desktop research skills
- Conversational Mandarin is an advantage but not essential
Please submit an English cover letter and résumé or CV to mchaubey@webershandwick.com to be considered.
About Weber Shandwick:
Weber Shandwick is one of the world's leading global public relations firms with offices in major media, business and government capitals around the world. The firm specializes in strategic marketing communications, media relations, public affairs, reputation and issues management, and offers corporate communications counseling services. Weber Shandwick also provides specialized integrated services including Web relations, advocacy advertising, market research and visual communications. Weber Shandwick received the highest client-satisfaction honors in the 2007 Agency Excellence Survey by PRWeek U.S. and in 2006, was named Large PR Firm of the Year (PR News U.S.), European Consultancy of the Year (The Holmes Report) and Network of the Year (Asia Pacific PR Awards). The firm also won the United Nations Grand Award for outstanding achievement in public relations. To learn more, please visit www.webershandwick.com.
This advertisement originally appeared on Danwei.org.
Bilingual Time Magazine is seeking a full time English editor to start as soon as possible! Come be a part of our amazing team as we seek to become the number one publication in China in the field of foreign issues. Responsibilities include editing and correcting articles, and writing features for columns dealing with current events, travel destinations, science and technology, books, movies, and much more. You will have the opportunity to work with our friendly and helpful editors as well as freelance contributors to our magazine. The monthly salary is 8,000 RMB.
About Us
With strong support and assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, the China International Publication Group, the Commercial Section of the United States Embassy, the British Council and European Union Commerce and Culture Exchange Center, Bilingual Time began publication in 2002.
In response to the increasing internationalization in China today, Bilingual Time is designed to be a bilingual resource for people involved in foreign affairs. The magazine's aim is to become the reader's guide and number one publication in foreign affairs and language issues. Readers can look to Bilingual Time for the latest international news, reports and previews on business issues both at home and overseas, and perspective on effective ways to deal with people in international business contexts. The magazine also provides all kinds of language training and useful information. Bilingual Time lets readers get to the heart of Chinese and Western contemporary culture.
Candidates interested in the position should apply by e-mailing to: aegean@bilingualtime.com or aegeanhe@gmail.com
It's not an English-channel, per se, but rather a channel that will run programs in English, Japanese, and Korean. From Xinhua:
The International Channel Shanghai (ICS) is expected to serve as a window to showcase the economic and cultural development of Shanghai and also provide audience with entertainment and information, said Li Ruigang, president of Shanghai Media Group (SMG).
The ICS programs, covering news, information, fashion, entertainment, foreign TV shows and movies, will be aired in English and Japanese, with Chinese captions, for 19 hours a day.
The article points out that Shanghai was the first city in China to run English-language programs, beginning back in 1986.
Previously on China Media News:
China Media News has nothing but good things to say about Fergus Thompson, a man from Ireland who has worked for over four years as a news presenter on China Radio International. Fergus can often be heard reading the news at 7am, prior to People in the Know and Yuzhou and Felix's popular morning show.
Fergus has been a solid employee at the station, helping coach younger staff with news-writing and English pronunciations. He is dependable and reliable with an excellent demeanor. Unfortunately for CRI, Fergus will be leaving the station in January. He's the latest foreign staff member to be leaving the station following new rules governing foreign staff, which were announced last month.
China Media News wishes Fergus well in his future endeavors.
Ismay New Media Ltd, publishers of the Talk network of magazines in China and the InGuides, wish to appoint a senior editor, Shanghai-based.
You:
▫ will have experience in both print and online English language lifestyle + travel media.
▫ will be able to create, guide and oversee high-quality editorial features as well as regular departments and listings content.
▫ will be socially engaging, commercially alert, and be the 'voice' of the magazines.
▫ will write, commission, edit, and keep to strict deadlines.
▫ will have some experience in design and photography.
▫ will have some conversational Mandarin and be culturally aware.
▫ ideally will have graduated in media studies (or related subjects) and have worked for at least three years in a responsible editorial position.
The Job:
▫ is largely shaped by 'You', above.
▫ reports to the Publisher.
▫ requires resourcefulness as well as a cooperative spirit.
▫ sits at the centre of a busy and exciting creative environment.
▫ requires application of strong publishing methods and systems.
▫ offers a good remuneration package and entitlements.
We:
▫ were founded in 1987 - the original city lifestyle publisher in China.
▫ publish Shanghai Talk, Beijing Talk, South China Talk, Macau Talk, InChina Guide and InShanghai Guide.
▫ can be found online at www.talkmagazines.cn.
▫ launched a daily Chinese language newspaper called "M2F" in August 2007.
To find out more or submit a resume and work samples, please contact ivyhuang@ismaychina.com
China Media News was the first to bring attention to the profile in the Los Angeles Times about CCTV 9 anchor Edwin Maher. The article has since been debated between those who believe the article was biased, and those who support the Times reporting.
If you are interested in following the story, below are some resources:
- Black and White Cat, which is run by a current CCTV 9 employee, has posted his thoughts and provided a translation from a an article, originally in Chinese, in the Global Times.
- Read the Global Times original article; it is a rebuttal to what it considers unfair criticism of Edwin Maher.
- Zhongnanhai, the sister site of China Media News, features a long post that compares western and Chinese journalism.
- Imagethief has written an excellent post called "What to make of Edwin Maher?" which is a must read.
That's China, that's Magazine's national edition, run by China Intercontinental Press, is is seeking a staff writer.
Job description:
- Reporting to Editorial Director and taking charge of the features;
- Discussing the topic of Cover Story with Editorial Director, putting into effect and submitting to Editorial Director the best scheme of cover image;
- Planning Top-level Interview with Editorial Director and executing it
- Participating in the topic discussion of the entire magazine,collaborating with Editorial Director with the edition and publication of special issues.
- Coordinating the relationship between contents and advertisement clients at the premise of maintaining the independence of edition.
Qualification description:
- A degree in language or media/ journalism related area preferred;
- Outstanding English writing skills required
- Reporting or editorial experiences preferred;
- Able to communicate in simple Chinese;
- Dedicated to work and willing to collaborate
Candidates interested in the position should apply by e-mailing to thatschinahr@126.com
This job advertisement originally appeared on Danwei.org.
China International Business, China's fastest-growing business monthly, is seeking an editor to contribute to both the online and hard-copy versions of the magazine. The ideal candidate has proven experience in journalism and a background in both business and China studies.
Candidates will be expected to:
* Work with the Managing Editor to generate original and engaging editorial content
* Research, write and edit a range of copy for the magazine
* Take responsibility for specific projects and sections of the magazine
* Contribute to the magazine blog
* Assist in managing freelancers and tracking editorial content
Requirements:
* At least 2 years in overall editorial experience
* Proven work or academic experience in business/economics
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task and comfort working under tight deadlines
* Excellent online research, editing and writing skills
* Experience with or enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced relaunch environment
* Native English skills; proficient Mandarin (reading, writing and speaking)
About us: China International Business is a new product of Opus, a dynamic company that publishes a variety of national magazines, including Men's Uno, Madame Figaro, Domus and Pregnancy & Parenting.
Contact: Eveline Chao
Send cover letter, resume and three clips, preferably relating to business/economics, to evelinechao@cibmagazine.com.cn
This job advertisement originally appeared on Danwei.org.
The Shanghai Star, a China Daily Group newspaper, is expanding and assembling a staff of Chinese and expatriate journalists who are capable of turning out international-quality news material. We are looking for experienced news editors and writers who can work well in an English-language environment. We now have openings in our business and entertainment/lifestyle sections. Please send your resume and three samples of your latest work to chenqide@chinadaily.com.cn, or chenweihua@chinadaily.com.cn
This job advertisement originally appeared on Danwei.org.
The Los Angeles Times has recently run a feature on famed CCTV 9 news anchor Edwin Maher. Edwin is a good friend of China Media News, and it's good to see that he is getting the respect he deserves. Among the foreign staff (and perhaps all staff) at CCTV 9, Edwin is perhaps the warmest. His jokes, sunny personality, and genuine interest in the lives of his colleagues make him a valuable member of the team.
Nonetheless, as you'll see in the Times article, not everyone thinks Edwin is doing the right thing by parroting the government's propaganda on international television:
"It sounds like an effort to lend a whiff of Western-style credibility to their news operations, in a superficial way, without having to actually adhere to high standards such as fairness, independence, balance, public service and accuracy," said Neil Henry, a UC Berkeley School of Journalism professor.
"But a propagandist is a propagandist, no matter what one's race or country of origin."
Maher hears from his critics -- from irate e-mail writers to the foreigners he meets. "One writer said there was no excuse for what I was doing. And Westerners on the street will ask how I feel about being a mouthpiece for the Chinese government."
He's unapologetic. He calls his CCTV anchor job the biggest break of a career that has spanned decades in Australia and his native New Zealand.
The article is well worth a read.
