Jobs: South China Morning Post Editorial Jobs

Two jobs going at Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post:

Magazines Editor (Ref: CCL-EDT-ME)

The South China Morning Post is looking for a Magazines Editor with a very deep store of knowledge across a range of subjects. The successful candidate need to be well versed in many different aspects of culture including the arts, fashion and music.

The Magazine Editor is responsible for all aspects of the production of Post Magazine and Style magazine, including:
- Commissioning stories for both magazines or supervising the work of those who have commissioning authority for the Lifestyle sections of Post magazine;
- Supervising design concepts for all aspects of both magazines;
- Forward planning of lineup lists for Style and Post magazine;
- Managing budgets for Style and Post, containing costs within agreed limits;
- Supervising Post and Style magazine staff;
- Executing concepts for Fashion photo shoots in Style and Post magazine;
- Initiating and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential advertising partners of the magazines;
- Attending, as required, meetings with existing and potential advertising partners of the magazines;
- Maintaining and developing a strong group of freelance contributors who can offer or be commissioned to write pieces for both magazines;
- Editing/supervising the editing of all copy that appears in both magazines, ensuring that all printed copy is accurate, error free and well written.

Requirements:
- Experience in editing a magazine or substantial section of a major newspaper
- Very strong writing skills
- The candidate should have strong and proven record managing staff

Interested parties please send curriculum vitae with full career details, salary history, availability and expected salary to the Human Resources Division, Morning Post Centre, 22 Dai Fat Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, New Territories, Hong Kong or by email to career@scmp.com. Please mark ‘Private & Confidential’ and quote reference.

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Commissioning Editor, Custom Publishing (Ref: CCL-AMS-CECP)

We are looking for an experienced editor to write, commission and edit articles for our special reports and custom publishing products. Candidates should have a strong command of both spoken and written English and Chinese and should have at least five years’ experience in an editing or senior writing position with a reputable newspaper or magazine. He or she should be able to generate story ideas and lead publishing projects independently from start to finish.

Interested parties please send curriculum vitae with full career details, salary history, availability and expected salary to the Human Resources Division, Morning Post Centre, 22 Dai Fat Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, New Territories, Hong Kong or by email to career@scmp.com. Please mark ‘Private & Confidential’ and quote reference.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Personal Information Collection Settlement, a copy of which will be provided upon request sent to us at the address indicated above. You may consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks.

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Job: Editor of Australian Wine Publication

Nice work if you can get it!

Winetitles is the leading publisher to the wine industry and is seeking an experienced and dedicated journalist for Australian and New Zealand Grapegrower and Winemaker, the biggest-selling industry publication to the grape and wine industry in Australasia.

(Ad via Tony Paul, from Seek)

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Job: Asia-based Lloyd’s List Shipping Reporter

News of that rare beast…a job in journalism! The ad below is self-explanatory, so if you know anyone with a burning desire to write about Asia’s shipping industry please encourage them to apply.

Company: Lloyd’s List
Position: Senior Maritime Reporter/Editor (Asia)
Location: Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore, Asia
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable

Description:
Lloyd’s List is a leading newspaper and website dedicated to the shipping industry. Due to expansion we are recruiting for the following position: SENIOR REPORTER / EDITOR (ASIA)

We are looking for an energetic journalist with at least three years’ experience in maritime or transportation reporting. Candidates with a strong business reporting or shipping industry background may also be considered.

Working with our Hong-Kong based Asia Bureau Chief, the senior reporter/editor will help shape Lloyd’s List coverage of Asian shipping and file daily news and markets stories, news analysis,
opinion pieces and copy for our regular special supplements for both print and online.

We are interested in candidates based in Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore. The post will entail some regional travel.

We are also happy to hear from free-lancers with industry knowledge based in South Korea.

Key responsibilities:

•  Provide real-time editorial coverage of shipping industry developments for online and print versions of Lloyd’s List
•  Develop topical and incisive features and news analysis pieces on a regular basis
•  Build and expand contacts in the maritime industry in Asia through frequent company visits, lunches and seminars.
•  Write columns, including opinion pieces/first-person point of view stories
•  Expand multimedia coverage: video, pod-cast, blogging, polls for www.lloydslist.com
•  Edit other team members’ copy

Key skills:

•  Strong writing skills: Candidates must be able to produce clean, accurate copy that requires minimal editing. Native-level English a must
•  Knowledge of the shipping industry. Transportation reporters or journalists with strong business reporting experience will also be considered
•  Candidates not meeting all the criteria as well as non-journalists with shipping industry experience may be considered for a junior reporter position
•  Education: Degree holder in economics or journalism-related discipline preferred
•  Language skills: Chinese (Mandarin) or Korean a plus

How to apply:

We offer a pleasant and dynamic working environment as part of a global team, a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement and other benefits.

Lloyd’s List is part of Informa Group plc., the leading international provider of specialist information and services for the academic, scientific, professional and commercial business communities. Please send a resume and cover letter, together with three writing samples that showcase a range of styles from news to features for print or online. Kindly state your current and expected salaries.

Materials via email or regular post should be submitted to:

Colum Murphy Asia Bureau Chief Lloyd’s List 23F, China Online Centre,
333, Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong S.A.R. Email:
colum.murphy at informa dot com No phone calls please. We regret only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job: Shanghai Correspondent Seeks News Assistant

Correspondent in Shanghai seeks full-time news assistant.

Correspondent working for a range of foreign media, including the UK Daily Mail, the Guardian, Wallpaper and Danwei seeks a full-time news assistant.

Responsibilities include fixing interviews, translation, coming up with original ideas and developing contacts and sources. Travel within China will be required on occasion. Fluent written and spoken Chinese and English required.

Knowledge of Chinese business, and ability to conduct investigative work appreciated. Hours can sometimes be unpredictable. A broad and curious mind essential.

Please apply to: tmmpress at gmail dot com

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Job: Copy Editor for Interfax Shanghai

Interfax China, a Russian-owned industry-specific international news and information agency, is looking for a native English-speaking copyeditor with at least one year of solid editing experience to work on our technology desk. Knowledge of China business and the telecom sector helpful. Familiar with AP style a plus. Salary is in the RMB 10k-15k range, depending on experience. J-visa support. Decent benefits.

Please send CVs to dlinterfax at gmail.com.

Or contact bureau chief Dave Lore at 13681873963.

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Job: Sun, Surf and Social Media, with our team in Sydney

Ogilvy’s Social Media team, 360 Digital Influence, is looking for a Digital Strategist for our growing Sydney office.

The Digital Strategist is expert at evaluating a client situation and developing a comprehensive digital strategy that includes social media outreach, online marketing, development of user experiences, search visibility programs and innovative ways to engage people. He/she must be fluent in all aspects of social media. The ideal candidate:

• has 1 - 2 years agency or in-house experience;
• is an active blogger or active in social media;
• is a project management pro
• can work under pressure.

Experience can be in either a public relations or advertising agency, but fundamental to the role is participation in social media. You will be given training how to develop social media strategies the Ogilvy 360 DI way that provides the best value for your clients.

In return, you’ll get to work with some of the biggest brands in world, a very cool team global team, and great social workplace.

To apply, contact Brian Giesen (@bdgiesen, brian.giesen@ogilvy.com.au) and Graham White (@gwhiteoz, graham.white@ogilvy.com.au)

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Job: Hong Kong-based reporter-editor for IHT

Great Hong Kong-based journalism job:

The International Herald Tribune is looking for an experienced reporter/editor for its Continuous News Desk, which feeds the web and print editions of the IHT and The New York Times.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with deep experience in Asia, comfortable reporting general news stories both independently and collaboratively as part of a team that includes correspondents of the IHT and NYT around the world.

Fluency in Mandarin or other Asian languages will be considered a distinct advantage.

The reporter/editor will based in the IHT’s Asian headquarters in Hong Kong.

Please send resumes to asiaresumes at iht.com

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Job: China correspondent, IDG News Service

IDG’s daily, international news service seeks an experienced, high-energy journalist to cover information technology in China, ideally from Beijing. Wide-ranging responsibilities include developing enterprise stories about emerging technologies, use of the Internet and IT in China, and covering breaking news for the daily wire. Travel is a necessary part of the job.

This position requires working fluency in Mandarin in addition to native English. The ideal candidate has a broad understanding of the IT industry, as well as an impeccable command of AP-style news writing and editing. He/she is also a technology generalist who is comfortable covering the entire IT spectrum — from handheld computers to mainframe systems and from wireless LANs to global communications networks.

Anyone interested please contact Elizabeth Heichler: elizabeth_heichler at idg.com

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Job: Hong Kong-based Researcher for IHT

The International Herald Tribune is seeking a Hong Kong-based librarian/researcher.

The ideal candidate should be a native English speaker with proficiency in Mandarin. Other prerequisites are knowledge of digital archive metadata, new media and research experience (Nexis, Factiva, etc.).

Attention to detail, accuracy and an ability to work autonomously in a deadline driven environment are essential. The position is based in Hong Kong.

The job would also require working Sundays and holidays. University degree and prior media experience is preferred. Reply to asiaresumes@iht.com

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Job: Shanghai-based Multimedia Producer

Just received this Shanghai Expo-related job offer.

The person will be responsible for the production of press materials, audiovisual reports and web contents, as well as advising with the digital communication strategy.

Language: Chinese (mother tongue), English (fluent), Spanish (not 100% necessary, but highly appreciated).

Training: Ideally, a journalist, broadcast or communications degree.

Background: Three years minimum experience in China in digital communication and social media, as a TV or web journalist.

Skills: Knowledge of broadcast production (video and sound storytelling and editing), multimedia skills in Flash, HTML and Javascript. Excellent writing in Chinese with a creative approach. Able to work under pressure or very tight deadlines. Good communication skills. Ready to work in a team and in a multicultural environment. Highly motivated, responsible and organized.

Offered: Local contract, from April 1st, 2010 to October 31st, 2010. Competitive salary. Insurance. Possibility of assisting with visa for non-Chinese applicants.

Kindly send résumé and cover letter, in English or Spanish, with a clear contact phone number, to presspavilion at expo-int.com

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Tweet and Surf: Social Media Job in Sydney

Like to Surf after you Tweet? This may be the job for you! Our Social Media team in Sydney is looking to expand soonest. We are also looking for people in Hong Kong and Singapore, for those markets please email me directly at thomas.crampton at ogilvy dot com.

We need a Digital Influence Analyst in our Sydney office who knows how to engage people online, can do great outreach to bloggers, knows that listening is about more than just data, and knows a thing or two about Facebook and Twitter.

This is a hands-on experience for a sharp professional who understands the new era of “earned media.” That knows that listening is about more than just data and can spot trends and draw insights that lead to great engagement programs.

You will have proven strength in understanding research, developing relationships with influencers, and managing interactive programs that leverage social media and word of mouth. You are someone who participates in and knows social media – not just the theory.

Join the team that is defining the next marcom discipline around social media and digital marketing to drive word of mouth and action. We are the word of mouth agency (within an agency) focused on creating conversations online, engaging with new influencers and building community. You are going to need at least 1-2 years experience developing digital solutions for clients.

Contact:  Brian Giesen at http://www.asiadigitalmap.com
Join our Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/ogilvypraustralia
Follow Us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ogilvypraus

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Job: Head of Social Media for Ogilvy in UK

Anyone want a great Social Media job based in London?

Reports to: Chairman of Ogilvy Group

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Ideal candidate is an experienced, visionary, results-focused strategist / leader with a strong background in digital and social media, and solid marketing and business skills

At Ogilvy we believe the uptake of social media and how this is influencing new consumer behaviour has, just as digital, an impact on all marketing communication disciplines – brand building and advertising, demand generation and customer relationship management, shopper activation, and of course reputation management and PR.

As such the Head of Social, Ogilvy Group, needs to be an action- & results-oriented evangelist, networker and business leader who can work across the different Ogilvy Group companies to develop, connect and drive progress on social capabilities that will impact the solutions we develop for clients as well as grow Ogilvy revenue and reputation.

He/she hence needs an agency background, comprehensive digital marketing knowledge and broad as well as in-depth expertise in social media marketing in all its aspects – incl. influencer outreach and engagement, conversation monitoring and response, earned media and seeding strategies, social network community activation and management, social media campaigns, etc.

He/she will need to work closely together with OgilvyPR’s 360 Digital Influence team, part of an international network that has been spearheading the agency’s social capability.

He/she will also work with planners, digital strategists, creatives, account teams and their clients to create a vision for the role of social in clients’ digital and/or marcom strategies and initiatives, based on understanding of clients’ brand, business and marketing challenges & opportunities. He/she must be able to both inspire and convince internal agency teams and clients. This person must have a track record of delivering results and being valued by agency teams and clients.

He/she will routinely be part of new business and hence should be an experienced presenter, driven to bring in new opportunities for the agency. He/she will need to work their own network to identify opportunities.

He/she also has a thought leadership role inside the company and outside. Inside, he/she will support the training mission to spread knowledge and skills in social throughout the agency. Outside the company, he/she is encouraged to participate in any number of thought leadership activities so long as they are focused on tangible business development opportunities. These include: blogging, speaking at conferences, performing client workshops, serving in relevant associations and organizations.

Responsibilities
· Identify the social growth opportunity for the agency and develop a roadmap to deliver
· Identify social capabilities the agency needs to offer beyond what is in place and drive the development of these in collaboration with the different Ogilvy Group companies, leveraging similar initiatives across the Ogilvy network
· Connect and promote the different social capabilities across the Group
· Create opportunities for Ogilvy thought leadership and innovation in social
· Lead internal or client training programs around social
· Create and package best practices, case studies and trends in social for training and client use
· Understand global social media trends and local market realities and approaches to social media
· Partner with planners, digital strategists, creative and account teams to develop, present and implement social media strategies and initiatives
· Contribute to new business efforts

Requirements
· 8+ years minimum in senior account/client leadership position
· 6+ years senior digital and social marketing experience
· Knowledgeable at many aspects of digital marketing
· Participant in social media – not just pundits or theoretician, but a practitioner and ideally already a thought leader in social media space
· Ability to develop insights into social media uptake and plan effective strategies accordingly that will grow the client’s business; It is not enough to talk the talk, we want someone who can develop proposals that will sell.
· Significant new business experience and ability to create and deliver inspiring and persuasive presentations, proposals and POV
· Able to build rapport with clients, manage client expectations and grow trust and respect
· Ability to train and mentor other senior account staff
· Excellent written and verbal communication
· Passionate, curious, results-oriented, team leader and player.

Interested? Please contact jethro.ferguson at ogilvy dot com

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