We are hiring! Xinhua News Agency is seeking native English speakers to fill the positions of copy & social media editors in the Audio and Video News Department. Applicants with a background in journalism are preferred.
The headquarters of Xinhua are located in downtown Beijing. The agency has 31 branches in the Chinese mainland and bureaus in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions. It also has more than 180 bureaus around the world and seven regional editorial offices. The job openings are based in Beijing.
Qualifications:
1. Native English-language speakers;
2. Holding at least a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Journalism, English, Political Science, International Studies or other majors, with at least two years of work experience, also preferably in Journalism, the English language, Political Science, etc. Experience in well-known media or network is preferred;
3. Good health, able to work overtime and under deadline pressure;
4. Knowledge of word processing, computers and the Internet. A good knowledge of China and China’s relations with other major countries would be viewed favorably.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure quality, professional journalistic writing;
2. Work closely with Chinese editors and reporters and give suggestions;
3. Rewrite news headlines, edit content and check facts;
4. Provide training to Chinese colleagues on writing news in foreign languages.
It would be best if applicants are already residing in Beijing or other Chinese cities, and also have related work experience here in China, which will make a possible interview and written test more convenient.
If you are interested in our posting as mentioned above, please email your applications to: xinhuayoutube@163.com, with the subject “Application for copy and social media editor”. Thank you.
