Employer: a local leading broadcaster in China.

Our client is seeking a Copy Editor to join our news production team at our global headdquarters in Beijing.

Key responsibilities:
 Review scripts for accuracy, style, balance and conformity. Check source material and ensure scripts are ready for air.
 Edit copy to ensure scripts are easy to understand, interesting, creative and compelling. Work toward conversational anchor copy that is accurate and up-to-date.
 Serve as a close advisor on editorial, grammar and news language issues.
 Verify accuracy of all components of programs, including graphics and other on-air editorial elements.
 Correctly format scripts and view video and graphics to ensure scripts and images are in sync.
 Take a proactive and diplomatic role in many aspects of program preparation.
 Collaborate with other team members in order to help determine most creative and editorially accurate solutions.

SKILLS& EXPERIENCE:
 Undergraduate degree
 3-5 years of experience with strong editing skills which includes accuracy,balance, language and style.
 Native English speaker required.
 Proven accomplished writer who thinks in visuals.
 Flexibility to adapt during breaking news, and an ability to adapt to program or anchor style and rewrite when necessary.
 Must be able to produce quality work in a fast-paced and demanding live/24-hour news environment.
 Previous experience working overseas preferred.
 Extensive knowledge of current events, geopolitics and international relations, especially China and APAC countries.
 Must be able to work irregular hours and work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.
 Proficiency with desk-top editing software a plus.