News Editor

Overview

Department: CGTN Commentary Programming Department

This position is based in Beijing and is open to foreign passport holders only.

CGTN Commentary Programming Department is seeking experienced news editors to join its growing team of dedicated, passionate reporters, editors and hosts in Beijing. The ideal candidates should have experience working in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality. You should be positive, energetic and committed to the highest standards. You should also have the ability to read and edit scripts critically; make edits while prioritizing accuracy and brevity;

and spot spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax errors.

• Responsible for general news, commentary, culture or business programs  topic selection, scripts and links writing, editing and copy editing, etc.;
• Summarizing subtitles and others when required during live shows;
• Writing interview outlines and others when required;
• Writing news headlines, promos when required;
• Voicing-over news stories, trailers and others when required;
• Editing/Copy-editing commentary contents for various new media platforms, including but not limited to CGTN official website, commentary programs social media platform accounts, such as X, Facebook, and You Tube, etc.

• At least 3+ years of relevant experience in editing and fact-checking at an international or national news agency;
• Native-level knowledge of the English language;
• An eye for detail and ability to produce spotless copy;
• Ability to multitask and work as a team player;
• Solid experience in both TV and digital platforms;