WEEK IN REVIEW: Fucking rain

Seriously, fuck it up the ass.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK:

From Heart of Beijing

GOOGLE GROUPS POST OF THE WEEK:

Duff, 7/7:

Lord knows some of the best writers in Beijing play ultimate and lurk in this group... So I thought this might interest some of you... Apologies for the off topic nature.

"The World of Chinese" is a four-year-old magazine, distributed globally and targeting English-speakers interested in China. A sample can be seen at www.twocmag.com. We're hiring for a full-time, in-house, salaried Senior Editor to join the six-person editorial team. Must be Beijing-based. Please include writing samples with application.

Senior Editor
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in writing, editing, and content-planning for a bimonthly magazine.
- Manage website and newsletter content, including writing original content on a regular and ongoing basis.
- Pitch story ideas, deliver new content, and monitor competitive journals.
- Develop professional relationships in Beijing and elsewhere in China to help secure exclusive and original content.
- Maintain and grow social media presence.
- Additional editing and creative work on book projects, based on the magazine's content.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of, and wide interest in, Chinese culture.
- Experience in writing, interviewing, and editing.
- Knowledge of how to structure, and re-structure, a story.
- Ability to work under pressure on tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proven ability to provide self-direction and take direction from senior staff.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Strong headline writing skills.
- High attention to detail and a good grasp of spelling and grammar
- University degree in a related field.
- Fluid writing style is a must; copy-editing skills are a plus.
- Does not require Chinese language ability (but it helps.)
- Must be a team player willing to take on additional challenges as needed.

If interested, please include sample articles, and explain why we would be able to count on you to perform in this position. Send resume and samples to editor [at] theworldofchinese.com

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Andy Deemer
Creative Director / Managing Editor
"The World of Chinese" Magazine
http://twocmag.com/

中国北京朝外大街吉庆里14号佳汇国际中心1509
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District, Beijing 100020, China