Sub Editor

China Daily Hong Kong Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Aberdeen is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of News Editor. Responsibilities include proofreading news stories, designing feature pages, and overseeing advertisement placements. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Journalism or related fields, excellent English skills, and basic computer proficiency. This role requires working night shifts, offering attractive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in news media, preferably English news.
• Able to work with expats in an international environment.
• Must accept working on night shift (4 pm to 1 am).

Responsibilities

• Check and proofread English news stories and commentary pieces.
• Design news and feature pages.
• Facilitate work of copy editors and graphic designers.

Skills

Excellent English writing and reading skills

Basic computer skills (InDesign and Photoshop)

Good teamwork and communication skills

Detail-minded and responsible

Education

Bachelor Degree in Journalism or Media Communication

Job description

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Launched in 1997, the China Daily Hong Kong Edition offers a unique local perspective that has become essential reading for decision-makers, including HKSAR government officials, CEOs and senior executives, scholars and academics in Hong Kong and Macau.

The China Daily Hong Kong Edition is recognized by both the newspaper industry and readers for its exceptional journalism and outstanding reporting. China Daily was a frequent winner at the most recent “Hong Kong News Awards” organized by the Newspaper Society of Hong Kong. Since 2010, The Hong Kong Edition has been honored every year at the “Hong Kong News Awards”, winning a current total of 141 awards.

In order to manage the development and its integrated revenue growth across China Daily media products, we are now looking for qualified candidates in Hong Kong to fill the following position:

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to check and proofread English news stories and commentary pieces
• Design news, comment, feature pages
• Facilitate the work of (expat) copy editors and graphic designers
• Do quality control for newspaper content
• Handle advertisement and special commercial pages
• Assist with ad-hoc assignments the department is responsible for

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or above in Journalism or media communication or related disciplines from a reputable university
• Experience in news media preferably English news media preferred
• Excellent English writing and reading skills
• Basic computer skills (InDesign and Photoshop skills preferred)
• Able to work with expats in an international environment
• Eager to learn new knowledge and acquire new skills
• Good team work spirit and communication skills
• Detail-minded with high sense of responsibility, able to work independently and under pressure
• Must accept working on night shift (4 pm to 1 am)

We offer successful candidates attractive salary and comprehensive benefits. Interested parties should send their full resumes, stating their current and expected salaries, to Human Resources Department, China Daily Hong Kong Ltd., Room 1818 Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, or email to [e-mail]. Personal Information collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.

Note: Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?

China Daily Hong Kong Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.