Copy Editor

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Copy Editor for the News Gathering Department at CGTN. The ideal candidate must possess strong editorial judgment, accuracy, and attention to detail, along with a relevant degree and experience in international media. This full-time position is based in Beijing and requires a commitment to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring content is polished and ready for air. Proficiency in Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience in international media.
• Native-level knowledge of the English language.
• Chinese proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure scripts are readable, accurate, and ready for publication.
• Fix punctuation, spelling, grammatical, and syntax errors.
• Make edits consistent with CGTN's tone.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Editorial judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or English

Job description

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Copy Editor at the News Gathering Department, CGTN

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

Full time, 12 month renewable contract

ABOUT THE JOB

CGTN News Gathering Department is seeking an experienced copy editor to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience working accurately and meticulously, in a fast-paced news environment. They will be positive, energetic and committed to the highest journalistic standards.

• Make sure that scripts are readable, accurate and ready for air and publication;
• Fix any punctuation, spelling, grammatical and syntax errors;
• Make edits consistent with CGTN's tone;
• Have strong sense of international and Chinese news;
• Complete other tasks assigned by managers.

To apply for this job:

• At least two years of relevant experience in international media;
• Native-level knowledge of the English language;
• Solid news and editorial judgment;
• At minimum, a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or English;
• Chinese proficiency is preferred.

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