Copy Editor at Bright Vision Media Limited (BVM)

China Global Television Network, or CGTN, is China’s new international media organization. It was launched by the national broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) on December 31, 2016.

Our mission is to create a better understanding of international events across the world, bridging continents and bringing a more balanced view to global news reporting.

Job Details

CGTN Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya. We produce a wide range of programming, from news and current affairs, to arts & culture and sports – all of it Africa’s story, told by Africans.

With the changing media landscape, we are seeking an experienced, dynamic and professional individual to fill the position of Copy Editor. If successful, you join a team striving to make connections with an Africa-wide audience, telling stories of the African continent from a new perspective.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensuring all scripts distributed are accurate and adhere to CGTN style, attribution, balance, clarity, context, conversational style, creativity, grammar, punctuation and spellingProvide all writers and producers tactful and constructive feedback about their scripts both in real-time and post-shift
• Oversee writing work flow to ensure scripts are completed within deadlines
• Experience working in live broadcasting

Educational Background and Experience

• Post-graduate degree in communications, journalism or English
• Minimum 5 years’ copy editing experience (preferably in broadcast media)
• Keen interest in international and African news/events
• Ability to condense complicated topics in simple, colloquial language
• Ability to summarize lengthy wire copy into short, sharp broadcast-style sentences
• Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multinational, multi-cultural work environment

Skills / Qualifications Required

• Must have excellent writing and editorial skills with exceptional command of the English language
• A passion for writing
• Good eye for detail
• Work well under pressure
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.