Senior Production Editor, Digital (Freelancer )
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AI Summary
Curate and manage digital news content across multiple markets, including rewriting headlines and sending news alerts. Utilize data analytics and social media platforms to optimize content flow and audience engagement.
About the job
In this role, you will:
- Degree holder in Journalism or related discipline with a minimum 5 years of digital editing experience in English
- Solid news judgement
- Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks
- Knowledge of China and wider Asia news an advantage, as well as knowledge of global affairs
- Be a team player and able to work well with different parties under deadline pressure
- Possess a versatile mind and excellent communication skills
- Understand best practices for SEO
- Experience with and understanding of best practices for Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media
- Experience using Google Analytics and similar tools
- Excellent written and spoken English
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Curate the South China Morning Post’s homepages across three key markets - International, Asia and Hong Kong
- Rewrite headlines quickly, accurately and with flair. Adhere to SCMP style
- Send breaking news, exclusive alerts and newsletters to readers
- Write and send news alerts to readers for all other desks
- Post on various social media platforms such as Facebook, X and Instagram, including during breaking news events
- Manage digital news content flow with well-honed instincts for audience appetites
- Produce Lunar newsletter for SCMP readers, focusing on news about women and gender in Asia
- Use data and analytics to make informed content decisions
- Monitor content quality, and edit as required
- Schedule and target content to key markets via the SCMP digital product suite
- Identify and implement new content initiatives and platforms
- Use video, interactive and podcast content to enhance content packages
- Assist in the production of the online version of SCMP's Leaders and My Take, as well as the daily cartoon from the paper
Working Time:
- Work Location: Remote
- Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM Hong Kong Time, Monday to Friday
- Note: Flexible schedule may be discussed to accommodate project needs and deadlines.
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