English Editor

    創建文化寶庫  把握歷史機遇 加入編撰《香港志》

    國有史，地有志。香港繼承中華民族優良傳統，啟動編修香港第一部地方志。誠邀香港資深學者/編輯，以及有志投身歷史研究的年輕學者，合力以「尋根、記載、承傳」的理念，巨細無遺地記錄香港千百年以來社會、人事和風物的發展及變遷，同心同德編纂流傳後世的香港百科全書，創建歷史文化寶庫。

    Responsibilities:

    Editorial and Publishing:

    • Write/edit content in Chinese and English, with an emphasis on English editing
    • Primary functions include translation of history from Chinese to English
    • Translate other materials and documents, mostly from Chinese to English
    • Handle production of publication/collateral in print and digital forms

     

    Corporate Communications:

    • Draft communications material, e.g. speeches, letters and presentation materials
    • Support brand building and reputational management

     

    Public Affairs:

    • Partner with cross-functional teams to create bilingual content
    • Provide English support in issue and crisis management
    • Provide line-to-take statements and act as spokesperson as needed

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree or above in journalism, translation, communications and/or history
    • Minimum 3 years of experience in academic/book publishing and English writing
    • Experience as an English editor/Chinese-to-English translator highly advantageous
    • Excellent command of both spoken and written Chinese and English
    • Good knowledge of Chinese history, cultural and current affairs
    • A high level of accuracy and understanding of connotations and cultural references
    • Detail-oriented, well-organized, efficient project and time management 


    Interested parties please send:

    full resume;
    cover letter;
    copies of academic transcripts (including public examination results if applicable);
    present and expected salary;
    availability 
    by email to:  hr@hkchronicles.org.hk  , or by post to:

    Hong Kong Chronicles Institute 
    25/F, Fortis Tower, 
    77-79 Gloucester Road, 
    Wanchai, Hong Kong
    Human Resources Department

    Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months from the date of their submission should consider their applications unsuccessful. 

    All information provided by applicants will be handled with strictest confidence and will be solely used for the purpose of recruitment. 

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