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  • Company

    CMG​

  • Location

    Beijing, China​

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Salary Range

    Negotiable

  • Number to Recruit

    2

  • Job Reference Code

    J2200652

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Host for Travelogue

CMG
Beijing, China

About Company:

China Media Group, formally established on April 19, 2018, is one of the largest media conglomerates in the world. It was created through the merger of China Central Television (incorporating China Global Television Network), China National Radio, and China Radio International.
CMG operates a vast broadcasting network, comprising: 47 television channels, of which seven international channels offer content in six languages to 162 countries and regions across the globe; 17 radio frequency bands targeting a Chinese audience and radio programming in 44 foreign languages targeting a global audience; three major news websites, a diverse array of mobile apps, and social media accounts on platforms based both inside and outside China; 20 newspapers and periodicals with nationwide circulation; a global reporting network of 72 bureaus in 62 countries and regions, with regional production centers in Washington DC, US, London, U.K. and Nairobi, Kenya; and an international news agency providing video news services to more than 3,000 media organizations worldwide.
Based on its rich, high-quality news content resources, CMG has built the world’s largest audio-visual archive, containing almost three million hours of material. It produces around 900 hours of TV programs and 4,400 hours of radio and online audio content on a daily basis. CCTV News, the prime-time evening show that is popular across China, attracts an average audience of 120 million. Among CMG’s special productions is the annual Spring Festival Gala, a visual spectacular that in 2019 was watched by 1.1 billion people in China and overseas, of whom 527 million accessed it online.
CMG has laid out the ground-breaking strategic plan of “5G+4K/8K+AI” and assembled the first state-level 5G new media platform. It has pioneered the production and broadcasting techniques in the 8K format. It also established China’s first 4K resolution satellite channel.
CMG has entered into comprehensive cooperation agreements with more than 100 overseas media institutions, establishing varied and broad partnerships in news content sharing, programme co-production, personnel visits, and broadcasting technology exchanges.


Job Profile:

CGTN is seeking for an experienced TV host to join its growing team of dedicated, passionate and outgoing personalities for its position in Beijing, China. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in hosting culture-related programs on screen, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. If you consider youself an optimistic, energetic, creative and charismatic person who is culturally curious and ready to grow with us on a personal as well as professional level - we want to get to know you! You should also be a natural team player, have a strong interest in travel, Chinese ancient and pop culture, and the ability to observe and comment from a global perspective. Writing good-quality scripts in English language on a native level, paired with your personal tone of voice and a willingness to travel on a frequent basis within China is what makes you an ideal candidate for the position as a TV host for our flagship travel programme "Travelogue".
 


Job Details:

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
● Host outdoor TV programmes on Travelogue
● Write and edit scripts as well as dub videos on a native English language level
● Have strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with directors and editors across different departments
● Pitch creative ideas to our team, mostly related to travel and culture
● Strong skills in and familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram etc.)


Qualifications:

 
Minimum Qualifications:
● BA degree or above; preferably in Media communications
● At least 2 years of working experience in a creative field (preferably Media/ Marketing and/ or agency background); experience in hosting and/ or reporting on camera
● Native in English language (written and verbal); strong proficiency in Mandarin (written and especially verbal)
● Ability to work under high pressure and in a fast-paced environment
● Natural team-player

If you can tick all those boxes, we want to get to know you ASAP! To apply, please send your CV as well as a detailed cover letter with relevant work samples and/ or reels via e-mail to: li.tingting1@cgtn.com

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