Lianhe Zaobao (LHZB) is Singapore's leading Chinese-language news publication in Singapore. As LHZB continues to strengthen its offerings and to extend our reach to English-speaking audiences, we are looking for a Copy Editor who will be responsible for refining translated drafts into English articles, ensuring the depth of the original reporting in Chinese is preserved.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

Editorial Review: Review and refine translated articles against original Chinese sources to ensure correct syntax, nuances, and usage.
Fact-Checking & Contextual Accuracy: Identify information gaps and ensure content is accurate, sound and culturally accurate.
Headline & Digital Craft: Craft clear, SEO-friendly headlines and subheadings that balance journalistic integrity with digital discoverability.
Social Media Engagement: Partner our Audience Specialists to manage social media accounts, adapting editorial content into engaging posts and ideas that drive community interaction.
Editorial Consistency: Adhering to LHZB's standards and style guidelines to maintain a credible and consistent editorial voice across all English-language platforms.

This is a 2-year contract with a possibility of renewal based on performance and organisational needs.

Requirements

A Degree in relevant discipline; Prior experience in copy editing or journalism preferred.
Excellent written English and strong proficiency in written Chinese. Ability to navigate confidently and accurately across both languages.
Familiar with social media platforms and a good understanding of what drives audience consumption and engagement of online content.
An eye for language, with the ability to spot subtle errors and editorial gaps.
Strong interest in current affairs and the news landscape.
Able to work independently but also connect with people and collaborate as a team in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work weekends when necessary.

Copy Editor, Lianhe Zaobao

Copy Editor, Lianhe Zaobao