Senior Production Editor, Digital (Freelancer )

scmp; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

South China Morning Post is seeking an experienced English-language editor to curate homepages for International, Asia and Hong Kong markets. You will rewrite headlines, publish breaking news alerts, and manage social media distribution to ensure timely, accurate coverage.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, audience insights, and producing newsletters such as Lunar, with responsibilities spanning video and interactive formats. Remote work options apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism or related discipline with 5+ years of digital editing experience in English.
• Solid news judgement and ability to maintain accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of China and wider Asia news; SEO best practices; familiarity with Facebook, X, Instagram and other platforms.
• Experience using Google Analytics and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Curate the SCMP homepage across International, Asia and Hong Kong markets.
• Rewrite headlines quickly, accurately and in SCMP style.
• Send breaking news alerts and newsletters to readers.
• Post to Facebook, X and Instagram, including during breaking news events.
• Manage digital content flow with instincts for audience interests.
• Produce Lunar newsletter focusing on women and gender in Asia.
• Use data analytics to inform content decisions.
• Monitor content quality and edit as required.
• Schedule and target content for key markets via the digital product suite.
• Identify new content initiatives and platforms; explore video, interactive, and podcast formats.
• Assist in producing the online Leaders and My Take projects and the daily cartoon.

Skills

News judgement

English writing

Deadline discipline

Team player

Communication skills

SEO knowledge

Social media savvy

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Journalism or related discipline

Tools

Google Analytics

Job description

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Degree holder in Journalism or related discipline with a minimum 5 years of digital editing experience in English
• Solid news judgement
• Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks
• Knowledge of China and wider Asia news an advantage, as well as knowledge of global affairs
• Be a team player and able to work well with different parties under deadline pressure
• Possess a versatile mind and excellent communication skills
• Understand best practices for SEO
• Experience with and understanding of best practices for Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media
• Experience using Google Analytics and similar tools
• Excellent written and spoken English

Skills and Experience that will lead to success:

• Curate the South China Morning Post's homepages across three key markets - International, Asia and Hong Kong
• Rewrite headlines quickly, accurately and with flair. Adhere to SCMP style
• Send breaking news, exclusive alerts and newsletters to readers
• Write and send news alerts to readers for all other desks
• Post on various social media platforms such as Facebook, X and Instagram, including during breaking news events
• Manage digital news content flow with well-honed instincts for audience appetites
• Produce Lunar newsletter for SCMP readers, focusing on news about women and gender in Asia
• Use data and analytics to make informed content decisions
• Monitor content quality, and edit as required
• Schedule and target content to key markets via the SCMP digital product suite
• Identify and implement new content initiatives and platforms
• Use video, interactive and podcast content to enhance content packages
• Assist in the production of the online version of SCMP's Leaders and My Take, as well as the daily cartoon from the paper

Working Time:

• Work Location: Remote
• Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM Hong Kong Time, Monday to Friday
• Note: Flexible schedule may be discussed to accommodate project needs and deadlines.

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