Want to Work for Us? The Beijinger is Hiring!
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That's right, we're hiring!
If you've always wanted to work for one of the most influential, respected, and well-read magazines in the world that regularly breaks huge stories and makes invaluable contributions to the dialogue of the 21st Century, well, you should probably go apply at Time.
On the other hand, if you know Beijing inside-out and you love nerding out on local news, following up tips from your many WeChat contacts, and appreciate the value of a good cat gif, then this might just be your dream job.
We're looking for a bad-ass Digital Content Editor to complement our editorial staff.
Perks of the job include regular snack "meetings" in the kitchen, playing with our office cat (and the occasional dog) and regularly going out to cover Beijing's latest openings and events. Oh, and also a lot of editorial freedom to write about what you think is interesting and worthy of our readers' attention.
You're doing good, kid
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If you're the right applicant, you will have a good sense of what makes an interesting story as well as what constitutes effective social media content. You will plan, coordinate, review, and edit digital content alongside us, your fellow editors. You'll be able to decide which ideas should be pursued and which should get dropped in order to meet quality and accuracy standards. The goal is to provide exceptional, informative, and engaging stories and tips on how to help others live their Beijing lives to the fullest.
Responsibilities:
Copy edit and schedule articles for the Beijinger blog (see QR code below)
Schedule and post content on social media streams (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Assist Managing Editor to coordinate editorial line and Social Media Manager in their work
Pitch articles, collaborate with the team, and submit to deadlines
Occasionally write to spec
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (major in English, journalism, communications, or a relevant field)
Proven working experience as an editor
Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills
Excellent written skills in English
An eye for detail and critical thinking
Ability to prioritize and multitask, all the while keeping to strict deadlines
Sociable and outgoing
Bonus points if you have the following:
Chinese language skills
Hands-on experience with InDesign, Photoshop, or other publishing tools
Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices
Has lived in Beijing for at least a year
Don't leave us hanging
Interested applicants, please send your updated resume AND three writing samples to employment@truerun.com. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. You can see the full job listing here:
True Run Media (the parent company of the Beijinger) is a proud equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
Want a writing gig but looking for something on the side? We're always looking for new contributors to add their two cents to our blog.
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