INTERNATIONAL NEWS PLANNING EDITOR

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: [email protected]