About the Team:
South China Morning Post (SCMP) is looking for a highly skilled freelance sub-editor to join our Specialist Publications department, a lifestyle content division focused on fashion, culture, F&B, travel and more.
Purpose of the Position:
- Edit written materials for clarity, style, accuracy and adherence to editorial guidelines.
- Create engaging headlines and optimise articles for readability and searchability.
In this role, you will:
- Edit and rewrite copy for the Post’s various Specialist Publications titles, in print and online.
- Be responsible for correct grammar, spelling, application of house style and tone of the published work.
- Ensure that copy is factually correct and that it suits the target audience.
- Ensure online copy and headlines are optimised for reach, identifying relevant keywords using tools such as Google Trends, AI or other platforms.
- Optimise print layouts and page furniture for impact.
- Edit social media captions, source editorial materials, curate metadata.
- Be able to work across a range of projects, including online features, glossy magazines, pull-outs and broadsheet articles.
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Degree in English, Communications or a related field.
- A minimum of three years’ experience editing professionally in English.
- Proficiency in content management systems, digital publishing software such as Adobe InDesign and basic use of AI tools.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience of editing lifestyle, luxury or culture content is preferable.
Work location will be in Hong Kong or remote.
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What We Do
The South China Morning Post is a leading news media company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century with global impact. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. Our vision is to “Elevate Thought”, and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. The South China Morning Post is a global digital news leader with a unique role in championing the plurality of voices in Asia through its breadth and depth of news coverage. SCMP is committed to informing and inspiring through journalism of the highest standards. Apart from its flagship newspaper, SCMP also publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.
Additionally, SCMP publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and, Harper’s BAZAAR. SCMP is also home to Abacus, a digital news brand focused on China's tech industry; Inkstone, a daily news brief for those curious about China's growing impact around the world; and Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China.
For more information, please visit us at www.scmp.com.
Our Privacy Notice aims to comply with all relevant data privacy and protection laws. You should read the Privacy Notice in full at http://corp.scmp.com/privacy-policy
