Production Editor, Digital (scmp.com)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Full Time
Editorial
Mid Level
Purpose of the Position:
The SCMP is looking for a digital production editor to help to optimise and distribute content on our digital platforms. Join our Digital Production team to tell stories from Hong Kong, China and around the world..
In this role, you will:
- Manage digital content flow with well-honed instincts for audience appetites
- Use data and analytics to make informed content decisions
- Monitor content quality, and edit as required
- Rewrite headlines quickly, accurately and with flair. Adhere to SCMP style
- 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
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Degree holder in Journalism or related discipline with minimum 1 year 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, Twitter, Instagram and other social media
- Experience using Google Analytics and similar tools
- Excellent written and spoken English, knowledge of Chinese is a plus
Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.
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