The Beijinger Is Hiring a Digital Content Editor!

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That's right, we're hiring!

Do you know Beijing inside-out, 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 know, it's kind of unbelievable

We're looking for a bad-ass Digital Content Editor to complement our editorial staff.

Interested? Damn straight you are!

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
Schedule and post content on social media streams (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and keep social media accounts engaging and aesthetic
Assist Managing Editor to coordinate editorial line
Pitch and write articles, collaborate with the team, and submit to deadlines

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (major in English, journalism, communications, or a relevant field preferred)
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
Experience with video editing
Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices
Have lived in Beijing for at least a year

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Ready to apply?

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 by clicking 'Read more' by the end of this post.

True Run Media is a proud equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.