Newsroom Copy Editors, CCTV-News

Newsroom Copy Editors, CCTV-News. Beijing, China

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 Job Snapshot

Location : 

Washington DC

Other Pay : 

based on experience

Employee Type : 

Full-Time

Industry : 

Broadcasting - Radio - TV

Manages Others : 

Not Specified

Job Type : 

Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Education : 

4 Year Degree

Experience : 

At least 5 year(s)

Post Date : 

1/31/2012

 Description

China Central Television English News Channel (CCTV-NEWS): Current Job Vacancies 

(Beijing Headquarter)

 

CCTV-News is China's only 24-hour English-language television channel. We aim to provide global audiences with a better understanding of today’s China, while offering a Chinese perspective on international news and current affairs. CCTV-News is focused on becoming a high quality, trusted and respected global news brand, and a leading source of information on China, Asia and the world.

 

CCTV-News is currently expanding and is seeking experienced, dynamic and professional applicants for the following job vacancies. 

All the positions are Beijing-based.

 Requirements

 

Working in the newsroom on hourly bulletins and rolling news, covering ever-changing domestic and international situations, breaking news and significant global events.

Job Requirements:

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Helping Chinese writers and non-native English speaking reporters present concise and expressive stories, by offering help and advice on grammar, content and flow, editing and re-writing scripts where necessary;

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Writing creative and snappy hourly news headlines;

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Fact-checking;

* Writing breaking news stories;

* Voicing packages and sound-bites;

* Writing and producing news stories when required;

* Writing live subtitles in the gallery when required.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Desirable Qualities:

* Native English speaker;

* University bachelor degree or above;

* Minimum 5 years experience working in the media industry;

* Demonstrably excellent writing skills for television news;

* Good broadcast voice;

* Strong attention to detail;

* Strong awareness of international news and current affairs;

* Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure;

* Able to work irregular hours, including night shifts;

* Good team player.

 

To apply, please send a CV and other supporting documents to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]