Web Sub-Editor / Senior Web Sub-Editor

China Daily Hong Kong Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

China Daily Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Web Sub-Editor to support senior editors in ensuring stories are accurate, well-written, and reader-friendly. The role focuses on editing news, writing headlines and summaries, and handling multimedia elements.

The ideal candidate has a journalism or media degree, at least two years in publishing or digital media, and strong English and Chinese writing. Video skills and a wired newsroom background are pluses; candidates with more experience may take

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in journalism or media communication from a reputable university.
• Two year experience in publishing / digital media industry preferably. Candidates with more experience will be considered as Senior Web Sub-Editor.
• Video production skills are a plus.
• Experience working in a fully-wired environment is a plus.
• Good writing and editing skills with good news sense.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented individual with a strong sense of responsibility, able to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of senior editors to ensure stories are accurate, well-written, clear, and presented in a way that serves readers.
• Edit and proofread news stories for grammar, style, accuracy, clarity, and standards and legal compliance.
• Write and edit headlines and summaries optimized for online readability.
• Write stories under the guidance of senior editors.
• Handle multimedia elements where required
• Work on special projects and other assignments as required

Skills

Writing & editing

Headlines

Bilingual English/Chinese

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in journalism or media communication

Tools

Video production

Job description

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 153 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:

Web Sub-Editor / Senior Web Sub-Editor

Responsibilities:

Work under the guidance of senior editors to ensure stories are accurate, well-written, clear, and presented in a way that serves readers.

Edit and proofread news stories for grammar, style, accuracy, clarity, and standards and legal compliance.

Write and edit headlines and summaries optimized for online readability.

Write stories under the guidance of senior editors.

Handle multimedia elements where required

Work on special projects and other assignments as required

Requirements:

Bachelor degree or above in journalism or media communication or related disciplines from a reputable university

Two year experience in publishing / digital media industry preferably. Candidates with more experience will be considered as Senior Web Sub-Editor.

Video production skills are a plus.

Experience working in a fully-wired environment is a plus.

Good writing and editing skills with good news sense.

Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Detail-oriented individual with a strong sense of responsibility, able to work independently and under pressure.