CCTV-News is China's only 24-hour English-language television channel. We aim to provide global audiences with a better understanding of today’s China, while offering a Chinese perspective on international news and current affairs. CCTV-News is focused on becoming a high quality, trusted and respected global news brand, and a leading source of information on China, Asia and the world.
To meet the needs of our expanding program schedule, CCTVNEWS is seeking experienced and dynamic candidates for the following positions:
Location: Beijing（or specified locations）
Contract length: 1 year (subject to renewal)
Type of Position: Full Time
All positions require the following:
* 5+ years experience working in the media industry
* Native English fluency
* University degree, preferably in journalism, media, communications, politics or economics
* Excellent writing skills
* Well-versed in international and regional politics and economy
* Ability to handle tight deadlines
* Able to work on a highly cooperative team under pressure
* Willing to work flexible and irregular hours
* Non-Chinese passport holder
To apply, please send a CV with writing samples and video clips to: internationalhr@cctvnews.cn
Position: News, Business or Sports Anchor
Job Description:
* Host programs and news bulletins
* Anchor live coverage
* Conduct interviews with guests and talk live with correspondents in the field
* Record voice-overs, headlines and teases
* Provide advice to reporters and editors to improve scripts
Requirements:
* Thorough knowledge of television production techniques used in studio and in the field
* Ability to handle live breaking news
* Strong communication and research skills
* Knowledge and understanding of Asia is a plus
Position: News Editor (Beijing 12, Shanghai 2, Guangzhou 2, Chengdu 2)
Job Description:
* Helping non-native English-speaking reporters present concise and expressive stories
* Offering help and advice on grammar, content and story flow
* Editing and re-writing scripts where necessary
* Advising reporters and editors to improve script writing techniques
* Writing and producing news stories
* Voicing packages and sound-bites
* Help to communicate with guests
Requirements:
* Experienced in TV news writing and gathering
* Strong interest and knowledge in Chinese related news
* Good broadcast voice
Position: Talk Show Editor
Job Description:
* Propose newsworthy topics
* Prepare interview questions, including host lead-in and lead-out
* Help to edit outlines written by Chinese colleagues
* Proofread scripts of background stories
* Record voice-overs
* Write for social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and others)
* Coach, mentor and train Chinese colleagues
Requirements:
* Knowledge of current affairs, especially international relations, business trends and social issues
* Wide range of broadcast news experience including writing, voicing, reporting and editing
Position: Guest Booking Editor
Job Description:
* Responsible for pitching and booking guests for news and talk shows
* Propose interesting, topical and newsworthy topics
* Search and find guests
* Handling guest relations
* Responsible for logistics of getting guests to the studio
Requirements:
* Good working knowledge of English with basic Chinese proficiency preferred
* A curious mind and a creative approach to finding new studio guests
* Calm under pressure especially when needing to find a guest on short notice
* Strong communication skills to build relationships with guests and potential guests
* Experience of booking for a major media outlet is preferred
Position: Planning Editor
Job Description:
* Work on project planning and brand promotion projects
* Experienced in information gathering, organization and writing
* Writing and copy editing for CCTVNEWS Desk project plans and initiatives
* Cooperating with other CCTVNEWS production teams
Requirements:
* Experience in broadcast news production
* Chinese language skill preferred
Position: Copy Editor/Copy Writer
Job Description:
* Helping non-native English speaking writers and reporters to present concise and expressive stories
* Providing help and advice on grammar, content and story flow
* Editing and re-writing scripts when necessary
* Fact checking
* Writing creative and lively hourly news headlines
* Writing breaking news stories
* Writing and producing news stories when required
* Typing live subtitles in the studio when required
* Voicing packages and sound-bites
Requirements:
* Excellent television news writing skills
* Good broadcast voice
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Ability to work irregular hours, including night shifts
Position: Studio Director
Job Description
* Direct live and taped news, talk, sports or feature programs
* Manage large-scale projects involving set design or specialty shows
* Conduct control room flow to the necessary technical personnel
* Work closely with show producers and technical crews to ensure the show rundown is executed cleanly and accurately
* Collaborate with senior management, producers and crews to create and organize production elements
* Cooperate with set and graphic designers to enhance the overall creative look of a show
Requirements:
* ·5+ years of studio experience, directing live, fast-paced news, talk or sports programs
* Thorough knowledge of studio operation, equipment and broadcast standards
* Familiar with live news, sports, talk show and remote production operations
* Ability to demonstrate creative flair and take a leadership role in the studio
* Knowledge of computer graphics and other broadcast techniques
* Familiarity with VR and AR is preferred
CCTV-Français is looking for you!
CCTV-Françaisis looking for you! You are a native French speaker and proficient in English as well. Graduated, preferably with a degree in journalism or communication and are interested in China.
Please contact us by sending an email to the following address: cctvchainef@126.com
