Senior Production Editor, Digital (Freelancer )
- Hong Kong
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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.