China Today Looking for Language Consultant

The Beijing-based monthly magazine China Today is seeking a language consultant for its English edition.

China Today (formerly China Reconstructs) was founded by Soong Ching Ling in 1952, and is part of the China International Publishing Group. It is now published in six languages.

Contact: Ms Liu Yi Email: phoebeliuyi@gmail.com Address: English Department, China Today, 24 Baiwanzhuang Street. Xicheng District, Beijing 100037 Website: http//www.chinatoday.com.cn Deadline of application: September 10, 2011

The job is a full time position, and working responsibility involves polishing articles translated from Chinese, copyediting, proofreading and feature story writing.

Applicants are expected to have: English as a native language A background in journalism or a media related field; Professional writing and editing skills Ability to work to strict deadlines Ability to work as part of a team Be computer literate and familiar with the Internet Mandarin an advantage but not essential.