Skip to main content

This job has expired

The Wall Street Journal, Copy Editor / Translator - CWSJ (Beijing)

Employer
Dow Jones
Location
Beijing
Salary
DoE
Closing date
14 Aug 2019

Job Details

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a copy editor and translator for its Chinese-language site (CWSJ) in its Beijing newsroom.

The candidate should have the ability to translate in-depth articles on a wide range of topics from business and finance to the economy and society from WSJ.com.

The candidate should also be able to spot suitable articles on the English website and assign them to other translators. Knowledge of business and finance is a must. Journalism experience is a big plus.

The candidate should have strong English-language skills and excellent writing skills in Chinese.

Job Description:

  • Play a key role in controlling the quality of CWSJ's translated stories, write accurate and attractive headlines and summaries, contribute to the stylebook, glossary and correction list.
  • Proofread translated stories, translate time-sensitive stories.
  • Translate / proofread text of multimedia content including charts, video subtitles, interactive graphics.
  • Help with compiling and sending newsletters/ news alerts.
  • Help with managingCWSJ's homepage and social media accounts.


Job Requirements:

  • The person should have a comprehensive knowledge of financial, markets and business news with a good understanding of readers' interest.
  • Excellent English comprehension skills and command of written and spoken Chinese.
  • A self-motivator that is organized and expert at prioritization.
  • An effective team player who can deliver professionalism even under stress scenarios.
  • A perfectionist who is willing to go the extra mile to rule out the most invisible errors and imperfections.


Click 'APPLY' now.

Dow Jones
, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.

If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

About Us

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis.

The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video.

Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism.

The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Company

We break stories, influence ideas, and advance business intelligence and cultural interest.

We expose the events that turn markets, the digital breakthroughs that transform art, the demand that drives invention, as well as the political and societal passing moments and lasting consequences.

We are the people of Dow Jones. From different fields, backgrounds and viewpoints we invite you to join us.

Examine the world and bring it to others.

Company info
Website

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert