Senior Production Editor, Digital (Freelancer )

South China Morning Post; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South China Morning Post in the United States is seeking an experienced digital editor to curate English-language content, maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, and apply solid news judgment in a fast-paced newsroom.

Rewrite headlines in SCMP style, post breaking news and newsletters, use Google Analytics to inform decisions, optimize SEO, and coordinate with editors across markets for international, Asia and Hong Kong coverage while guiding social media and newsletter teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of digital editing experience in English.
• Solid news judgement and accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of China and wider Asia news is an advantage.
• Strong English writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Curate SCMP homepages for International, Asia and Hong Kong markets.
• Rewrite headlines quickly with SCMP style and flair.
• Send breaking news, exclusive alerts and newsletters to readers.
• Write and send news alerts for other desks.
• Post on Facebook, X and Instagram, including breaking news events.
• Manage digital content flow with audience-focused instincts.
• Produce Lunar newsletter focusing on women and gender in Asia.
• Use data and analytics to make informed content decisions.
• Monitor content quality and edit as required.
• Schedule content for key markets via the SCMP product suite.
• Identify new content initiatives and platforms.
• Use video, interactive and podcast content to enhance packages.
• Assist in producing online versions of Leaders, My Take and daily cartoons.

Skills

News judgment

Editing under pressure

SEO best practices

Social media management

Excellent English writing

Communication skills

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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