Production Editor, Culture

About the Team: 

The Culture team’s main responsibility is to explain contemporary China through human interest stories.

Purpose of the Position:

• Responsible for accuracy and improvement of copy through editing, rewriting and fact checking under minimal guidance.
• Add value to copy through additional media and SEO analytics.

In this role, you will: 

• Maintain accuracy of copy. Ensure copy is error-free and check facts.
• Ensure copy improvements through careful editing, rewriting and grammar checking.
• Add value to copy through additional media and eye-catching visual elements.
• Distil large volumes of gathered story materials into good stories.
• Observe output deadlines are met. Capable of turning around raw copy fast when needed.
• Follow assignment scheduling.
• Create and source engaging, reliable and shareable content.
• Collaborate closely with writers, graphic designers and other members of staff.
• Ensure that the Post is a leader in the coverage of cultural trends and cross-cultural currents.
• Excellent grasp of cultural trends in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the world.

Skills and Experience that will lead to success:

• Degree or above in Journalism, Communication, Language or related disciplines.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in real-time online news operation, wire service, newspaper, or newspaper production.
• Solid news judgement and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Good understanding of Hong Kong, the region, and international.
• Sophisticated English writing style. Flair for engaging copy and generating ideas.
• Ability to craft SEO heads and social media headlines that will boost traffic.
• Can-do attitude and attention to detail.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about digital technologies.
• Video editing experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of online production systems is desirable.
• Good command of written and spoken English. Fluency in Chinese and Cantonese is desirable.
• Broad knowledge of cultural trends and issues, including fashion, food & wine, arts, social movements and the media
• Extensive networks in cultural communities.

Work location will be in Hong Kong 

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