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Experienced Copy Editor - Long-Form Features, South China Morning Post - Hong Kong

Employer
South China Morning Post
Location
Hong Kong (HK)
Salary
DoE
Closing date
Mar 20, 2019

Job Details

The South China Morning Post is seeking an experienced long-form features editor to join Post Magazine, the newspaper’s award-winning flagship weekend publication.

The successful candidate will be required to commission and guide writers in Post Magazine’s long-form coverage of the region and beyond. The position demands the ability to edit and rewrite at the highest level.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Editing, rewriting and fact checking long-form features ranging upwards of 2,000 words
  • Commissioning and originating stories that are relevant to an increasingly global readership with a regional interest
  • Ensuring stories include appropriate visual elements


Job Requirements:

  • Substantial experience in journalism and editing longer-form features and/or the ability to demonstrate editing/rewrite skills at the highest level
  • Commissioning experience and a knowledge of the region are preferred
  • An understanding of, or willingness to learn, the tools of online publishing and SEO
  • Enthusiasm and the ability to work harmoniously under pressure as part of a small, dedicated team


Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.

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Company

South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd is one of Asia’s most dynamic and forward looking media organizations and provides a variety of career options to cater for different specialties and areas of interest.

We believe that our talented staff are the most important asset and we’re looking for the best people to join our team.

Whether you are just starting out or looking for more demanding challenges, we can help you realise your vision as part of our future. We want passionate, dedicated individuals who are invigorated by the demands of a highly fast moving, ever-changing and exciting industry.

Company info
Website
Location
Morning Post Centre
22 Dai Fat Street
Tai Po Industrial Estate
New Territories
HK

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