Copy Editor/Line Producer, Business News

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Job description:

We are now seeking a Copy Editor/Line Producer for Business News to join CGTN America. The editorial output features business and economic news including the Americas/Asia trade and investment issues with a special focus on China.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Check scripts for accuracy, style, balance, and conformity to CGTN America’s broadcast standards and editorial guidelines.
  • Edit riveting, conversational anchor copy that’s accurate and reflects the latest news developments
  • Check and correct all parts of Global Business show, including graphics and other on-air editorial segments.
  • Be able to digest, simplify, and write about business, finance and the economy in a broadcast friendly style that will easily be understood by the lay viewer.
  • Watching the program before air to ensure there are no glaring mistakes or incorrect information.
  • Create compelling fast paced and informative business news programs under deadline pressure
  • Pitch creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests
  • Communicate effectively with anchors, reporters producers, writers and editors
  • Make sure program is timed properly and has logical flow of news stories
  • Collaborates with Executive Producer, Managing Editor, and control room staff on stacking segments, teases, and elements
  • Arrange and create story placement, graphics, writing and all other editorial and production elements

Qualifications:

-Have extensive experience in live television (preferably at an international news network)

-Have a basic understanding of economic, finance and business news developments

-Finance and business news experience preferred but not a must

-Have a proven track record of working with news production and has a strong journalistic background.

-Can work under pressure

-Excel working with a culturally and ethnically diverse staff

-Be willing to take a writing and general business knowledge test as part of application process

-Have a proven track record of working with news production and has a strong journalistic background.

-Can work under pressure

-Excel working with a culturally and ethnically diverse staff

-Be willing to take a writing and general business knowledge test as part of application process

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TO APPLY SUBMIT RESUME TO: resumes@cgtnamerica.com

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