- Edit and rewrite copy, and check grammar, style and factual accuracy prior to publication.
- Create search engine optimised headlines and optimise articles for readability and search ability.
- Edit and rewrite copy for the Style by SCMP website, the Post’s flagship luxury and lifestyle title.
- Responsible for correct grammar, spelling, house style and tone of the published work.
- Ensure that all copy is factually correct and that it suits the target market.
- Ensuring online copy and headlines are search engine optimisation friendly, identifying relevant keywords using tools such as Google Trends, AI or other platforms.
- Write and edit social media captions, source editorial materials, curate metadata.
- Be prepared to work across other titles and projects handled by the Special Reports team, including glossy magazines, pull-outs and broadsheet articles.
- A background in journalism and/or media.
- A demonstrable track record of writing and/or editing professionally in English.
- A team player with a can-do attitude and agility in the workplace.
- A digital native who consumes media digitally and on the go.
- Experience in lifestyle, luxury or entertainment journalism would be preferable.
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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
