Production Editor, Digital

About scmp

The Data & Digital team distributes the South China Morning Post’s award-winning journalism on platforms and makes targeted recommendations to the newsroom to improve traffic, engagement and subscriptions.

Responsibilities

• The SCMP is looking for a digital production editor to help to optimise and distribute content on our digital platforms. Join our Digital Production team to tell stories from Hong Kong, China and around the world.
• Manage digital content flow with well-honed instincts for audience appetites
• Use data and analytics to make informed content decisions

Monitor content quality, and edit as required

• Rewrite headlines quickly, accurately and with flair. Adhere to SCMP style
• 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
• Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
• Understand best practices for SEO
• Experience with and understanding of best practices for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media

Requirements

• Degree holder in Journalism or related discipline with minimum 3 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
• Experience using Google Analytics and similar tools
• Excellent written and spoken English

In this role, you will

• Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.
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