People’s Daily Online seeks English copy-editor

Job Description:

People’s Daily Online is looking for full-time English-speaking editors. The openings are based in Beijing.

Job Responsibilities:

- Edit English articles produced by Chinese reporters to ensure quality, professional journalistic writing

- Work with Chinese editors and reporters in covering major events

- Provide guidance and training for the team

- Write commentaries

Qualifications:

- Native English speaker or native-speaker proficiency, under the age of 60

- For applicants holding a bachelor’s degree, a minimum two years of experience in news reporting and/or editing is a must; applicants holding a master’s degree or above are exempt from the requirement if they have an education background in the field of journalism, communication, international relations, China studies, or relevant majors

- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills

- Command of Chinese language and/or being able to translate from Chinese is strongly preferred

- Video reporting and editing skills a plus

- Keen interest in and solid knowledge of China

- Responsible and committed team player

- Willing to work overtime and able to work under tight deadline pressure

Qualified candidates will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance and paid holidays.

Please send your CV to en@people.cn