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Production Editor - Young Post, South China Morning Post - Hong Kong

Employer
South China Morning Post
Location
Hong Kong
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 19, 2019

Job Details

Purpose of the position:

We are seeking talented, experienced and passionate production editor in generating stories mainly for Young Post readers.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Editing, fact-checking, rewriting and improving copy with care and sensitivity and, of course, ensuring copy is free from errors, strike the right tone for Young Post readers
  • Inspect elements for print or online for quality/placement, design, legality and taste
  • Keep up to date on international trends in youth journalism, and advise editorial team on changes and relevant syllabus
  • Advise teachers on benefits of newspapers in education, and liaise between educators, editorial and readers
  • Take care of special projects, e.g. STEM pages, teacher editions, news pagination
  • Collaborate closely with circulation and marketing to reach schools to promote online and print products


Job Requirements:

  • Degree or above in Journalism or other related disciplines.
  • At least 4 years relevant experience in news operation, teaching, interacting with students
  • A youthful disposition and interest in teen trends, with good understanding the needs and aspirations of teenagers.
  • Ability to craft SEO heads and social media headlines that will boost traffic
  • Can do attitude with excellent English subbing skills and zero tolerance for grammatical errors, spelling and improper story structure, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work closely with multimedia and video teams; ability to edit and adapt copy to suit various products and platforms


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

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