POSITION: INTERNATIONAL NEWS PLANNING EDITOR
*This position is based in Beijing and only open to foreign passport holders*
Full time, 12-month renewable contract
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a sharp focus and heightened awareness of global news events, particularly those related to Asia and major country relationships.
- Dispatch correspondents and camera crews to the scene of global news events (especially breaking news).
- Present timely and creative ideas for news coverage.
- Work with correspondents on story development and help with field production as needed.
- Work with a strong team of planning editors collaborating on finding original story content.
- Possess a clear understanding of TV and digital news production including editorial, logistical, and operational techniques.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicate clearly with director, planning and desk editors on coverage plans.
- Handling logistics for correspondents, including travel, accreditation and visas.
- Constantly track correspondent assignments, shooting and delivery schedules.
- Developing a close familiarity with issues and personalities influencing news events.
- Planning both short and long-term coverage on a global scale.
- Handling multiple breaking news stories in a fast-paced network newsroom environment.
- Easily adapt to other duties and responsibilities required by the Director of Newsgathering.
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS
- BA degree or above, preferably in mass communication or journalism.
- Must have at least 3+ years network or major market newsgathering and planning experience.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-cultural work environment.
- Available to work weekends and evenings.
Please apply by sending a CV, including your current and expected salary, along with any relevant work samples by e-mail to: wang.yuetong@cgtn.com
