Bilingual Copy Editor (Chinese/English) — Headlines & Fact-Check

SPH Media; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkChina in Singapore is seeking a effectively bilingual copy editor to focus on Chinese-translated articles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with editorial standards. You will craft compelling headlines, standfirsts, and sub-headings, and curate strong pull-quotes to engage readers.

This is a 2-year contract with possible renewal based on performance and organisational needs, operating in a fast-paced digital magazine environment with AI-assisted workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field with strong English and Chinese proficiency.
• Familiar with AI tools to support workflows.
• Creative with understanding of digital and social media trends.
• Strong interest in current affairs, especially China-related issues.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership over editorial standards.
• Able to work independently but also collaborate in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Fact-check and refine machine and human translations.
• Craft headlines, standfirsts, sub-headings and pull-quotes.
• Ensure accuracy and alignment with house style.
• Curate compelling content for various platforms.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters in a dynamic team.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Editorial standards

Team collaboration

Digital content tailoring

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

AI tools

Job description

ThinkChina in Singapore is seeking a effectively bilingual copy editor to focus on Chinese-translated articles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with editorial standards. You will craft compelling headlines, standfirsts, and sub-headings, and curate strong pull-quotes to engage readers.

This is a 2-year contract with possible renewal based on performance and organisational needs, operating in a fast-paced digital magazine environment with AI-assisted workflows.