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.
