Production Editor, Hong Kong

South China Morning Post SCMP; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

South China Morning Post SCMP in Hong Kong seeks an experienced production editor for the Hong Kong desk. You will craft SEO-friendly headlines and captions, edit copy, and ensure accuracy and engaging storytelling for a global audience.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in real-time online news, are tech-savvy with CMS/backend systems, and possess strong English subbing skills with minimal errors. Knowledge of mainland China/Asia context is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a real-time online news operation, wire service or a newspaper is essential.
• Tech-savvy and able to handle different communication channels and backend systems.
• Capable of turning around raw copy quickly and with the patience to work constructively with contributors whose first language may not be English.
• Awareness of media law and legal dangers, and of social media as a news dissemination tool.
• Strong familiarity with mainland China/Asia context in news, including economic, politics, diplomatic and business/finance areas.

Responsibilities

• Craft SEO-optimised headlines, subheads, and picture/graphics captions.
• Ensure all stories have accurate and eye-catching visual elements.
• Use analytical tools to ensure stories are delivered at the right time and to the right audience.
• Develop organisational skills to manage web layout.
• Edit, fact-check, rewrite and polish copy to ensure adherence to house style and accuracy.

Skills

English subbing

News editing

SEO headlines

Copy polishing

Time management

Tools

CMS tools

Job description

The SCMP Hong Kong desk production editing team comprises all-rounders who deal with copy centred on local news for Hong Kong and international readers.

Purpose of the Position

To deliver the best coverage to a global audience, through ensuring the highest-possible levels of reporting and writing.

In this role, you will

• Craft top-quality search engine optimised headlines, subheads, and picture and graphics captions
• Ensure all stories have accurate and eye-catching visual elements
• Use analytical tools to ensure stories are delivered at the right time and to the right audience
• Develop organisational skills to manage web layout
• Edit, fact-check, rewrite and polish copy to ensure stories adhere to house style and are accurate, readable and engaging

Skills and Experience that will lead to success

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a real-time online news operation, wire service or a newspaper is essential. Newcomers to the industry will not be considered
• Tech-savvy and able to handle different communication channels and backend systems
• Capable of turning around raw copy quickly and with the patience to work constructively with contributors whose first language may not be English
• Awareness of media law and legal dangers, and of social media as a news dissemination tool
• Strong familiarity with mainland China/Asia context in news, including economic, politics, diplomatic and business/finance areas
• Can-do attitude with excellent English subbing skills and zero tolerance for grammatical errors, spelling and improper story structure
• Solid news judgment and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Chinese-language skills an advantage

Work location will be at Hong Kong office.

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