English Copy Editors
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Position Overview & Specifications
Xinhua News Agency Seeks English Copy Editors [Beijing]
The China News for World Service Department of Xinhua News Agency aims to present a real China to a global audience, providing a better understanding of today’s China, and offering a Chinese perspective on world news.
This editorial department is seeking English copy editors for its newsrooms in Beijing. The positions come with a minimum one-year contract.
Job Responsibilities
1. Copy edit news stories, articles, television scripts, and new media products written by Chinese journalists and copy editors.
2. Assisting in providing professional training to Chinese journalists and copy editors.
3. Ability to work alternating day/ afternoon/ night shifts + rotating weekend shift
Required Qualifications
1. Excellent writing skills
2. BA degree or above, journalism experiences
3. Good team player
Interested applicants please send your CV to: hr.dwb@xinhua.org
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £2,000.00-£3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- On-site gym
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for English Copy Editors roles across Xinhua News Agency, London Bureau's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £2,000 - £3,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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