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English Editor

Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Limited

  • Company Industries:Charity/Social Services/Non-Profit Organisation

Job Information

  • Post Date:2022-05-13
  • Location:Wan Chai
  • Employment Type:Degree
  • Job Function:Media & Advertising  Editorial / Journalism  Marketing / Public Relations  Public Relations - Copy
  • Benefits:Dental insurance, Double pay, Education allowance, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Five-day work week

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Editorial and Publishing:

  • Write/edit content in Chinese and English, with an emphasis on English editing
  • Primary functions include translation of history from Chinese to English
  • Translate other materials and documents, mostly from Chinese to English
  • Handle production of publication/collateral in print and digital forms

Corporate Communications:

  • Draft communications material, e.g. speeches, letters and presentation materials
  • Support brand building and reputational management

Public Affairs:

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to create bilingual content
  • Provide English support in issue and crisis management
  • Provide line-to-take statements and act as spokesperson as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or above in journalism, translation, communications and/or history
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in academic/book publishing and English writing
  • Experience as an English editor/Chinese-to-English translator highly advantageous
  • Excellent command of both spoken and written Chinese and English
  • Good knowledge of Chinese history, cultural and current affairs
  • A high level of accuracy and understanding of connotations and cultural references
  • Detail-oriented, well-organized, efficient project and time management 

Interested parties please send:

          1. Full resume;
          2. Cover letter;
          3. Copies of academic transcripts (including public examination results if applicable);
          4. Present and expected salary;
          5. Availability

By clicking 'Apply Now' or by post to: Hong Kong Chronicles Institute , 25/F, Fortis Tower, 77-79 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months from the date of this advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful. 

All information provided by applicants will be handled with strictest confidence and will be solely used for the purpose of recruitment.

Company Info

香港地方志中心承傳中華民族編修地方志的優良傳統,肩負編纂首部《香港志》的歷史使命。《香港志》以史為據,全面記載和整理香港自然地理、政治、經濟、社會、文化、人物的數據,記錄社會變遷,梳理歷史脈絡,達至存史、資政和育人的宗旨。項目於2019年開展,計劃於2027年完成第一輪修志工作。
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