Assignment Editor

CGTN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,007 - 51,809; Full time

Job summary

A global news organization is seeking an Assignment Editor based in Beijing. The role involves editorial judgment, creating engaging TV headlines, and managing correspondents. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or journalism and at least three years of relevant experience. Candidates must be available for weekends and evenings. A strong interest in international affairs and multi-cultural work environments is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of network newsgathering and planning experience.
• Experience working in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment.
• Available to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Display a high level of editorial judgment and create engaging TV headlines.
• Dispatch correspondents and camera crews to global news events.
• Communicate with directors, planning and desk editors.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent oral and written English language communication skills

Ability to handle multiple breaking news stories

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in mass communication or journalism

Job description

CGTN Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Assignment Editor

CGTN Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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POSITION: Assignment Editor

*This position is based in Beijing and only open to foreign passport holders*

Full time, 12-month renewable contract

ABOUT THE JOB

As an Assignment Editor, you will be expected to display a high level of editorial judgment, flawless “on demand” writing, and a knack for creating TV headlines. Based on a strong grasp of international affairs, you will identify, develop, edit and execute current affairs news packages, ensuring that they are error-free, engaging and world-class.

You will be expected to possess a clear understanding of TV and digital news production including operational techniques. You will also dispatch correspondents and camera crews to the scene of global news events, working on story development and helping with field production as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Communicating with directors, planning and desk editors

- Handling logistics for correspondents, including travel, accreditation and visas

- Tracking correspondents’ assignments, shooting and delivery schedules

- Developing a close familiarity with issues and personalities influencing news events

- Planning short- and long-term global news coverage

- Handling multiple breaking news stories in a fast-paced network newsroom environment

ABOUT YOU

- Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in mass communication or journalism

- At least 3 years of network newsgathering and planning experience

- Strong organizational skills

- Excellent oral and written English language communication skills

- A keen interest in China, the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East

- Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-cultural environment

- Available to work weekends and evenings

Please apply by sending a CV, including your current and expected salary, along with any relevant work samples, by e-mail to: [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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