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With the fastest teams in the business - producing CW website, weekly email updates, supplement magazines and the popular biweekly Beijing entertainment magazine - at City Weekend we look for highly intelligent, capable people eager to expand upon or break into a career in media.
Positions at City Weekend are challenging. Each editor is responsible for managing various beats and community contacts to produce a range of events, entertainment stories, columns and critical venue reviews for arguably one of the most dynamic cities on the planet, Beijing, China.
The position available, "Beijing Entertainment Editor" requires strong story planning creativity and a dedicated interest in Beijing's Dining scene. Other beats include Community and Sports. The editor will also be instrumental in helping shape City Weekend's coverage of the 2008 Olympics and launching new products.
Successful applicants will:
- have previous editorial & media experience
- speak conversational Chinese with ease and clarity
- have strong writing skills
- offer creative design and editorial story pitches
- enjoy networking socially
- be familiar with and enjoy the dining scene in Beijing
- be extremely organized and resourceful
- be familiar with RSS, blogging, online social networking and other web 2.0 new media features
Successful editors develop a coveted group of magazine production skills (particularly in new media) and an extensive network of contacts to build off in the future. The salary is competitive, includes international health care and full legal and visa coverage. To apply, please select "Reply to Classified" and indicate your interest in the position. An editorial or HR representative will contact you shortly requesting a CV and writing samples.
(h/t to Beijing Boyce)
China International Business, China's fastest-growing business monthly, is seeking to hire an editor.
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
The ideal candidate has:
- 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.
Be a columnist for CW in China.
We want to find one or several columnists in China for our public column we start soon on our worldwide website. You can visit our website www.cw-connectingworld.com and take a look. Be a member TODAY and write some in CW-forum or send us a letter if you are interested to know more. Be member free of charge Start your international work and contacts CW partners, ambassador, wanted in every region in China.
This advertisement originally appeared on The Beijinger.
FDC Reports, a division of Elsevier Health Sciences, is looking for an experienced, bilingual business journalist to cover developments affecting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry in China. We seek a take-charge editor capable of developing news and feature stories, and sources, with limited supervision.
The successful candidate will be able to process complex information and create specialized content for an informed audience. This journalist will track news and develop contacts in coverage areas which include: regulatory and legal developments; financial news and deals related to multinational and Chinese companies; drug pricing and reimbursement issues; and drug approvals and submissions.
Qualifications:
• At least 3-4 years experience working as a business reporter. Experience covering the pharmaceutical industry is desirable, though not essential.
• Fluency in Chinese and English (written and spoken).
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to turn around complex stories on a tight deadline.
• Some travel may be required.
If you are looking for professional growth and development and an excellent benefits package, please send a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, salary requirements, resume and 2-3 writing samples to marylandcareers@elsevier.com. Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Location: Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong
Compensation: Competitive
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.
This job advertisement originally appeared on Danwei.org.
The English Writer is responsible for writing and editing professional English communications materials, in order to help achieve campaign, fundraising and organizational objectives for Greenpeace China.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To prepare, edit and proofread English communications materials for campaign and fundraising activities, including but not limited to web content, e-newsletter, public publications, donor appeals and English press materials.
2. To ensure that Greenpeace English communications materials are accurate, professional, and adhering to organizational image.
3. To ensure that Greenpeace English communications materials can effectively communicate the right message to the defined target audiences.
4. To help maintain and update English content for Greenpeace China website.
5. To identify global Greenpeace web contents for Greenpeace China's website.
6. To establish and maintain good working relationship with freelance English writers and professional English editors.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Excellent English writing skills and able to read Chinese
2. Working experiences as English writer and/or English editor
3. Good communications sense
4. Dedicated to the organizational mission of Greenpeace
5. Good team work spirit and can work independently
6. Able to work under time pressure
7. Basic web skill preferred
To apply, please visit the original post on The Beijinger.
The newspaper USA Today is looking for a full-time News Assistant to join its Beijing bureau. Please apply if you are energetic, resourceful and inspired by a deep interest in the changes sweeping China.
Responsibilities will include: finding stories/sources, monitoring Chinese media, arranging interviews and trips, translation and some administration. You will need strong research and people skills, a good news sense - and a sense of humor.
Strong English skills, willingness to travel and professional experience in the media are also preferred. Work hours are generally normal office hours, plus occasional evening and weekend work.
Please send a cover letter and resume to usatchina@yahoo.com
This job advertisement originally appeared on Danwei.org
NowPublic, the participatory news network which mobilizes reporters to cover defining events around the world, is seeking an editor based in China to establish and develop news coverage of the country and the wider region.
We are recruiting talent and energy to develop interesting and innovative story ideas about China and the region. You will engage existing and potential contributors to NowPublic in the following ways:
Key responsibilities:
* Identify and develop regionally-focused news stories for NowPublic.com
* Build a network of citizen and mobile journalists in the region who will provide first-rate coverage of breaking and continuing news stories
* Source multimedia footage for use on NowPublic.com
* Identify future events and design news campaigns around them
* Liaise with external partners and act as a regional ambassador for NowPublic
The ideal candidate should have:
* In-depth knowledge of the country and wider region, and newsworthy issues
* A strong network of local and regional contacts
* A firm understanding of new media, online communities and Web 2.0 technologies
* Two years' journalistic or writing experience
* High-level of written and spoken English
* Good inter-personal and communication skills
* A pro-active and flexible approach
* Computer and high-speed internet connection
Compensation: Based upon experience and location. Please respond with salary expectations, understanding that this is a full-time contract position. Telecommuting will be necessary.
Applications: due by February 1st, 2008, with subject title 'Regional Editor', including your resume and samples of your work. Please send by e-mail to: nbillard@nowpublic.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Urbanatomy and that's Shanghai , Shanghai's largest urban English media group, is seeking a talented, enthusiastic and versatile individual for the position of Web and New Media Editor. Responsibilities include managing the editorial direction of www.urbanatomy.com, contributing original material, working closely with the Web deign team to develop the site and developing new outlets for discussion and debate both online and in other media.
Qualifications
* Native English speaker with command of Chinese
* University graduate
* Strong writing/editing/copywriting skills
* Basic Web design/HTML/CSS skills
* Strong organizational skills and 100 percent commitment to deadlines
* Enthusiasm for developing new social Web trends and new media
* A deep interest and enthusiasm for Shanghai
Send cover letter, resume and writing samples to philboyle@urbanatomy.com
This job advertisement originally appeared on Danwei.org.
The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language copyeditors, graphic designers and bilingual sports editors to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, free accommodations with utilities paid for, 90 per cent medical reimbursement, seven days of paid leave, 10 public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.
Copy editor
You must:
- Be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing snappy headlines and captions.
- Be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print.
- Have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.
Senior graphic designer
You must:
- Have excellent skills in information graphics;
- Be good with illustrations and freehand drawings;
- Be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;
- Have a good sense of typography;
- Have good news judgment;
- Be well-versed with Macintosh software: Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop;
- Be fluent in English.
Bilingual (English and French) sports editor
You must:
- Be bilingual, fluent in English and having good writing skill in both French and English;
- Having a good understanding of sports, especially the Olympic Games;
- Being able to work for long hours;
- Having good teamwork spirit;
- Having good organization and management skills.
Contract period: From April 2008 to the end of September of 2008
Editeur du sport
Il faut:
- Parler et ecrir en francais et anglais
- Avoir une bonne connassaince du sport, surtout les Jeux Olympiques
- Avoir l'abilite de travailler pour des longues horaires
- Avoir un bon esprit du corps
- Avoir une bonne sense d'organisation et dirigement
Period d'engagement:
De l'avril 2008 au septembre 2008
For enquiries or to apply, write to job@chinadaily.com.cn
Our newly settled Beijing branch is currently looking for a native English speaker to help our team of journalists and translators in their daily work (writing articles, reports on the field, translating/editing articles in English). The ideal candidate holds at least a bachelor degree and must be able to read in French. He/She should be able to communicate in Chinese (preferred but not compulsory). A previous experience in journalism would be preferred otherwise a traineeship will be provided. Our representative office is the Beijing branch of a French Group based in Mauritius and is now creating a magazine and a website related to tourism. The internship will take place in Beijing for 3 to 6 months and can evolve to a job position if the candidate meets our requirements. The candidate should ideally start this month. Part time is also possible. Salary: TBD. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview in our JianWai Soho office. To apply, please send an email to beijing@novarhes.com and specify (ENG/Trainee) in the email title Thank you for your interest.
This advertisement originally appeared on The Beijinger.
