Assistant Assignment Editor – Mandarin Division

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Assistant Assignment Editor CGTN News Desk- Mandarin Division

Maintain a keen focus on and awareness of global news events. Possess a clear understanding of digital news gathering and TV news production including editorial, logistical and operational techniques.

Must be capable of efficiently handling multiple breaking news stories in a fast paced network newsroom environment.  Must be experienced in planning the coverage of upcoming large and small-scale news events.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Gather and enter data related to workload
  • Compile reports to managers for review, in both English and Mandarin.
  • Constantly track correspondent assignments, shooting and delivery schedules
  • Work closely with general, business, talk format and long-form show producers to satisfy content needs
  • Develop and maintain a close familiarity with issues and personalities influencing news events in North and South America, as well as in China and the Asia-Pacific
  • Adhere to the highest journalistic standards for ethics and responsibility
  • Easily adapt to other duties and responsibilities required by the Director of the Mandarin Division
  • Possess an understanding of television news agencies and how they function

Qualifications/ Requirements:

  • Bi-lingual in both English and Mandarin.
  • Must have at least 1-3 years network or major market newsgathering experience
  • Maintain excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-national, multi-cultural work environment
  • Have and maintain a clear understanding of how social media is used to cover and influence news events
  • A valid work visa is required

Desired Characteristics:

  • Keen interest in China and Asia-Pacific
  • International news gathering and television field experience a plus

This position is in Downtown Washington, D.C.

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TO APPLY SUBMIT RESUME TO: resumes@cgtnamerica.com

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