Production Editor, Hong Kong

South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd is seeking editors for the Hong Kong desk production editing team. You will craft SEO-friendly headlines, ensure compelling visuals, and use analytics to time stories for a global audience.

The role requires editing, fact-checking and polishing copy to uphold the SCMP house style, with strong English subbing and attention to detail. Ideal candidates bring at least 4 years in real-time online news, are tech-savvy with backend systems, and understand

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a real-time online news operation, wire service or a newspaper.
• Tech-savvy and able to handle different communication channels and backend systems.
• Capable of turning around raw copy quickly 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 economy, politics and finance.
• Excellent English subbing skills and zero tolerance for grammatical errors, spelling and structure.
• Chinese-language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Craft top-quality search engine optimised headlines, subheads, and captions for pictures and graphics.
• 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 meet house style and be accurate, readable and engaging.

Skills

Subediting

SEO headlines

Editing

English proficiency

Media law awareness

Social media awareness

China/Asia context knowledge

Fast turnaround

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.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is a leading news media company reporting on China and Asia for over a century. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Hong Kong, SCMP is the city's newspaper of record with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the US. Our vision is to "Elevate Thought" and our mission is to "Lead the global conversation about China." SCMP champions the plurality of voices in Asia through its extensive news coverage and is committed to high-standard journalism. Besides its flagship newspaper, SCMP publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first Asian news organization to join the Trust Project, promoting global transparency standards for journalism.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is a leading news media company reporting on China and Asia for over a century. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Hong Kong, SCMP is the city's newspaper of record with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the US. Our vision is to "Elevate Thought" and our mission is to "Lead the global conversation about China." SCMP champions the plurality of voices in Asia through its extensive news coverage and is committed to high-standard journalism. Besides its flagship newspaper, SCMP publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first Asian news organization to join the Trust Project, promoting global transparency standards for journalism.

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